Pre-Award Grant Specialist

About the role

This vital role supports the proposal, preparation, and submission of grants and contracts, enabling groundbreaking research across the University.

Responsibilities

• Support of sponsored project proposal development including budget preparation
• Facilitation of internal approvals for proposal submissions
• Contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems
• Remaining current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations
• Providing exceptional customer service through timely response and follow-up related to these duties

Requirements

• Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST; additional hours especially during peak deadline times.
• Can be fully remote or hybrid if near Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and one (1) year of experience OR equivalent (below)
• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience
• Associate’s degree and five (5) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience
• Doctorate degree and no experience

Skills and Preferred Education / Experience

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

Benefits

The University of Kentucky offers a benefits package that includes a 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions, competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, and tuition benefits for classes at UK.