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Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Project Manager. The position involves managing protocols, leading project teams, overseeing budgets, and developing advanced data systems for impactful outputs. The role requires expertise in project management and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for successful execution. 

Highlights 
  • Manage protocols and lead project teams.
  • Oversee budgets and develop data systems.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Salary range: $52,021-$85,800 per year.
  • Requires an MA and 4 years of related experience.
  • Supervisory responsibilities included.
  • Preferred multi-site project management experience.

Research Project Manager Full Description

Research Project Manager
Job Title  | Research Project Manager
Requisition Number  | RE50574
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 7A005:RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/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  | 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time at computer
Shift  | M-F, Day shift, sporadic evening and weekends

Job Summary  | This position will manage protocols, lead project teams, oversee budgets and develop advanced data systems to produce impactful outputs.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Project management, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Multi-site project management experience preferred
Deadline to Apply  | 06/23/2025

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