Research Administrator in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

MA

1 yr

None

Sitting and typing at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.

8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday; and additional hours as needed to complete job duties.

The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Administrator. OSPA is responsible for administering over $468 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.

The position 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; and 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 to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues; communicate timely and professionally to a diverse range of individuals; the ability to multitask and prioritize; a strong attention to detail; and a willingness to be a lifelong learner.

Applicants with direct research administrator experience may be eligible for remote work.

There is an internal employee being considered for this position (IEBC).

N/A

Certified Research Administrator preferred

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