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Research and Program Coordinator

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $19 - $31 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ September 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Research and Program Coordinator. The role involves managing and coordinating the daily activities of the Engaged Aging Lab, developing and overseeing community-based education and research projects, managing data collection, and contributing scientific expertise to research design and study activities.

Highlights
  • Manage and coordinate daily lab activities at the Engaged Aging Lab, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.
  • Develop, coordinate, and manage community-based education and research projects.
  • Oversee data collection and data management efforts to support research initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and manage complex projects within the lab.
  • Apply scientific knowledge to contribute to research design and study protocols.
  • Proficiency required in Microsoft Office applications for form and spreadsheet design.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
  • Hourly salary range: $19.18 to $30.68.
  • Position is full-time, primarily during weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional nights or weekends.
  • Department: Sanders-Brown Center on Aging; no supervisory responsibilities.

Research and Program Coordinator Full Description

Research and Program Coordinator
Job Title  | Research and Program Coordinator
Requisition Number  | RE51790
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 43
Salary Range  | $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | May require long periods of sitting and/or standing; may require lifting up to 10lbs; may require occasional travel.
Shift  | Primarily days. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Occasional night or weekend work may be required.
Job Summary  | The Engaged Aging Lab at Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is seeking a Research and Program Coordinator. The candidate chosen for this position will manage and coordinate the daily activities of the lab; develop, coordinate and manage the community-based projects related to education and research; oversee data collection and management; demonstrate leadership and management of complex projects and use scientific knowledge to contribute to the research design and study activities.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Comprehensive understanding of related scientific and clinical terminology. Computer and web-based application proficiency-designing forms & spreadsheets using Microsoft Office application
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 10/02/2025

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years’ experience do you have with daily activity and program management? 
    • none
    • 1 year or less 
    • up to 2 years
    • up to 3 years
    • up to 4 years
    • 5 or more years
  2. * How many years’ experience do you have with developing, scheduling and coordinating community based events? 
    • none
    • 1 year or less 
    • up to 2 years
    • up to 3 years
    • up to 4 years
    • 5 or more years
  3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your amount of paid, full-time employment experience with data management. 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years
  4. * How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 6 years
    • More than 6 years, up through 9 years
    • More than 9 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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