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Technical Project Specialist III at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleTechnical Project Specialist III
Requisition NumberRE54059
Working Title
Department Name7E500:CON Research
Work LocationFrankfort, KY
Grade Level47
Salary Range$57,158-94,286/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Working at a computer for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Job Summary
The College of Nursing, CON Research department is seeking a Technical Project Specialist III to lead and manage the new CHILD waiver, ensuring all contract requirements are met efficiently and on time. This role partners with customers to define project scope, establishes requirements and goals in collaboration with Operations staff, and maintains full accountability for project budgets and cost management. As a senior member of the contract team, this position serves as a mentor and resource to lower-level project managers.
This position is responsible for the full project lifecycle, including gathering requirements, developing project plans, defining scope of work, delegating tasks, and monitoring milestones and deadlines to minimize scope creep. Accurate documentation and reporting are maintained from project initiation through completion. The role also plays a key problem-solving function, proactively identifying risks to timelines and escalating issues to the contract lead as needed.
We are looking for someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Human Services with five years of related experience. Other relevant degrees may include psychology, nursing, counseling, education, and/or sociology.
This position is located in Frankfort, KY and is hybrid.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Project, Clarity Project Management Software or other PM tool experience
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Human Services or *relevant field with three years of related experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field not closely related AND five years of *human services related experience; OR
  • Be a registered nurse; or
  • Be a licensed practical nurse; or
  • Be a licensed clinical social worker;
  • Be a licensed marriage and family therapist;
  • Be a licensed professional clinical counselor;
  • Be a licensed psychologist; or
  • Be a licensed psychological practitioner.
Relevant fields of study may include social work, psychology, rehabilitation, nursing, counseling, education, gerontology, human services, and/or sociology.
*Relevant experience may include:
  • Experience as a case manager or in a related human services field
  • Certified Nursing Assistant experience
  • Certified Medical Assistant experience
  • Certified Home Health Aide experience
  • Personal Care Assistant experience
  • Paid professional experience with aging and/or disabled populations or programs as a Case Manager, a Rehabilitation Specialist or Health Specialist, and/or Social Services Coordinator
  • Assessment and care planning experience with clients
  • Experience in working directly with persons with intellectual, developmental, or other types of disabilities or mental illness. Work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issue such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate house.
Deadline to Apply04/30/2026
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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe a time when you worked on multiple projects to ensure contract requirements were met.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please select the answer that best describes your employment experience in project management.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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