Administrative Research Assistant Pr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Human Development Institute ( HDI ) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.

HDI is seeking to fill an Administrative Research Assistant Pr position. This position is funded through a contract within Kentucky DBHDID Division Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities ( DDID ) and will work with the Supports Community Living ( SCL ) waiver program.

For further information regarding the SCL waiver program, please visit:
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./scl
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This Administrative Research Assistant Pr position will serve as an Administrative Specialist
.

Primary responsibilities include:

• coordinating enrollment and documentation processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting Participant Directed Services, monitoring program deadlines, and ensuring compliance with established policies and standard operating procedures
• providing administrative support for mortality review activities, medication administration training, and customer service related to waiver programs.

This is a remote position based from a home office and is open to candidates residing anywhere within the state of Kentucky.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, comfortable using computer systems and Microsoft Office products, have excellent time management skills, have knowledge of the SCL and Michelle P. waivers, and be an effective communicator both in written text and orally.

Please ensure all attached documents are accessible.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience utilizing Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Excellent time management skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 08/12/2026

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.

• * How many years of experience do you have as an administrative assistant or other similar types of jobs? Please give details of this work experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you confident in using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume

• Cover Letter