Research Program Administrator

Posting Details

Job Title: Research Program Administrator

Requisition Number: RE55760

Working Title: Research Training Specialist Principle

Department Name: 40130:

Sponsored Projects Administration

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 47

Salary Range: $58,/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

MA

for more information about equivalencies: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies

Required Related

Experience:

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: The essential job functions of this position require you to be indoors; sit for extended periods of time; handle light-weight objects up to 10 pounds; operate a computer and navigate multiple computer systems; communicate effectively through written, verbal and non-verbal mediums with individuals from various backgrounds; provide excellent customer service to all customers; maintain high levels of concentration and mental attention;

and have strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST ; and additional hours as required.

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration ( OSPA ) is seeking a Research Training Specialist Principle
.

This position is eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) for training courses.
• Independently deliver training courses, e-learning, video tutorials, and learning simulations
• Edit training courses and materials to ensure accuracy of content
• Serve as OSPA’s point of contact and subject matter expert for the development and implementation of electronic research administration systems
• Develop training curriculum that identifies and addresses the following: diverse range of federal, state, foundation and UK policy knowledge, technical systems knowledge, critical thinking and other soft skills
• Develop training curriculum that creates a holistic knowledge base of sponsored projects from a cradle to grave sponsored project life cycle and how it relates to UK processes and policies

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education.  for more information about equivalencies:
/equivalencies .

OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 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. More information about the department can be found at:
OSPA .

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation se benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more.

To learn more about these exceptional benefits, please visit:
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