Research Administrator

Job Summary

The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking multiple Research Administrators.

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

These positions are eligible for remote work.

These positions 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
• 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
• 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

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

Multiple positions available.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Adobe, Excel.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Deadline to Apply 02/12/2025 Our University Community

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