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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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$53,061 – $87,526 Yearly Salary

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Job Title	Research Project Manager
Requisition Number	RE55405
Working Title
Department Name	40546:Center for the Environment
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$53,061-87,526/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, repetitive motion
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/40 hrs/week, some evenings & weekends may be required.
Job Summary	Help Lead a High-Impact Research Initiative Supporting Community Health The University of Kentucky Center for the Environment is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee and manage the East Palestine OTA grant and related project activities. This role provides leadership for grant operations, budget management, clinic coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers, clinical staff, advisory board members, vendors, and community partners to support project goals, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and facilitate successful program delivery. What You’ll Do Manage financial operations for the East Palestine OTA grant, including budgets, expenditures, subawards, and project accounts Monitor grant performance and support strategic planning, reporting, and renewal activities Coordinate with project leadership to track milestones, deliverables, and program outcomes Provide support and guidance to subaward recipients and scope holders to ensure compliance with grant requirements Oversee clinic site operations, including staffing coordination, onboarding, and operational support Monitor clinic progress, recruitment activities, and field site needs Serve as a liaison among research teams, clinical partners, advisory board members, vendors, and university stakeholders Ensure project activities are carried out in accordance with university policies and funding requirements What You’ll Bring Experience managing grants, budgets, contracts, or large-scale projects Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to interpret and apply university policies and funding requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities Attention to detail and commitment to responsible fiscal stewardship Minimum Requirements Master’s degree 4 years of related experience What’s In It for You Meaningful impact: Support a research initiative focused on environmental health and community well-being Leadership opportunity: Guide operational, financial, and strategic aspects of a complex grant-funded project Professional growth: Build expertise in research administration, grant management, and health-related programs Fully remote flexibility: Opportunity for a fully remote work arrangement with approval Collaborative environment: Work with researchers, clinicians, community partners, and university leadership UK’s Exceptional Benefits Why Now? This project represents a significant opportunity to support research and community engagement efforts addressing important environmental and public health concerns. Effective management of grant resources, clinic operations, and stakeholder partnerships is critical to ensuring project goals are achieved and funding requirements are met. In this role, you’ll help translate research plans into action by coordinating people, resources, and operations that support meaningful outcomes for both the project and the communities it serves.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office Suite required, SAP and Tableau experience preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Masters degree in Public Administration or similar field preferred.
Deadline to Apply	08/17/2026
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.

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