University of Kentucky
Research Administrator
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Research
🗓️ May 9th, 2025
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- Administer external sponsored projects, grants, and contracts.
- Serve as liaison between sponsor agencies and university faculty and staff.
- Review and submit proposals and negotiate awards.
- Required skills include proficiency in Adobe and Excel.
- Compensation ranges from $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Requires a Master's degree and one year of related experience.
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Requisition Number | RE49934
Working Title |
Department Name | 40130:Sponsored Projects Administration
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting at computer for extended periods; and repetitive motion related to computer use.
Shift | 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday; and additional hours as needed to complete job duties.
Job Summary | The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Administrator.
This position is eligible for remote work.
This position will be responsible for the administration of external sponsored projects (grants and contracts) University wide. This includes acting as the University of Kentucky administrative liaison for sponsor agencies and University faculty and staff; review of sponsor proposal guidelines; proposal review and identification and communication of issues with proposals and proposal budgets; proposal submission to sponsor agency; award review and negotiation with sponsors; award acceptance and signature; sponsored project account establishment; interpretation and implementation of University policies and procedures; interpretation of sponsor regulations and State law; and providing responsive and appropriate post-award administrative guidance to faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies.
A successful candidate will have the ability to understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations, think critically and work collegially in order to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues, communicate timely and professionally to a diverse range of individuals, have the ability to multitask and prioritize, have a strong attention to detail, and have a willingness to be a lifelong learner.
The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
The Department
OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; proposal submission; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; interpretation and information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents; administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.research.uky.edu/office-sponsored-projects-administration
UK Benefits
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
UK, located in Lexington, KY, is the ninth-largest economic company in the state. Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live and work, and offers a vibrant community for professionals and their families. Lexington is safe, affordable, and offers excellent education opportunities, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the University of Kentucky. More information regarding Lexington can be found at: https://vimeo.com/302892787
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Adobe, Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 05/15/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Describe any previous experience managing contracts and/or grants.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe any previous experience reviewing and/or negotiating agreements.
(Open Ended Question) - * What is the nature of your experience with administering policy and/or regulation?
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