RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

Join the University of Kentucky as a Pre-Award Grant Specialist!

The University of Kentucky (UK) is thrilled to announce openings for multiple Grant Specialists to join our new Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department.

If you have a passion for research administration and exceptional customer service, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Position : Pre-Award Grant Specialist

Location : Lexington, KY (Remote work options available for experienced candidates)

Type : Full-Time

Department : Collaborative Grant Services (CGS)

Why This Role?

This role is a key part of a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing administrative support for sponsored research at UK.

Our CGS department provides top-notch, customer-focused, and compliant research administration support to a diverse group of investigatorsfaculty, staff, and studentswho are tackling some of the most complex problems in Kentucky, the nation, and the world.

What Youll Do :

• Proposal Development : Support the development of sponsored project proposals, including budget preparation and internal approvals.
• Data Management : Enter and analyze data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems.
• Stay Informed : Remain knowledgeable on sponsored project policies and university regulations.
• Exceptional Service : Provide timely and responsive customer service to faculty, staff, and students.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment : Be part of Project GATeWAY , our initiative to revolutionize grants administration. UKs sponsored research has nearly doubled in the last decade and grown over 40% in the past five years.
• Professional Growth : Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.
• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a 200% match on eligible retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, tuition benefits, and more.
• Community : Work in a university recognized for diversity, inclusivity, and employee satisfaction. Lexington, KY, offers a vibrant, affordable, and safe community with excellent educational opportunities and a high quality of life.

Qualifications :

• Education / Experience :
• Masters degree and 1 year of experience (preferred) , OR
• High School diploma / GED and 7 years of experience, OR
• Associates degree and 5 years of experience, OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience, OR
• Doctorate degree and no experience.
• Relevant Experience : Grant proposal, grant management, grant administration, finance, accounting, budgeting, program coordination, and / or administrative experience.
• Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Join a Winning Team :

UK has been honored with numerous awards, including the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, Forbes rankings for Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women, Americas Best Large Employers, and recognition as a Military Friendly School.

Weve also been named a Great College to Work For for six consecutive years!

Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume and cover letter to Email Address . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

Dont miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity!

Learn More About UK and Lexington :

• Project GATeWAY
• Working at UK
• Living in Lexington

Diversity and Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to apply.

We are a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus, and all candidates offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and / or drug screen.

Be a part of our mission. Be a part of our future. Click Apply or submit your resume and cover letter to melody.johns@uky.edu today!