Research Administrator Senior

About the role

This position is eligible for remote work. As a Research Administrator Senior, you will be primarily responsible for independently reviewing and negotiating research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements. The successful candidate will work with sponsors to negotiate agreements in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements and University policy, and will have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and negotiate research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements.
• Work with sponsors to negotiate agreements in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements and University policy.
• Think critically and work collegially to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues.
• Communicate timely and professionally to a range of individuals.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of research administration, understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and be willing to be a lifelong learner.

Requirements

• Master's degree and four (4) years of experience OR equivalent (below)
• High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience
• Associate’s degree and eight (8) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience
• Doctorate degree and one (1) year of experience

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of research administration
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
• Ability to maintain advanced knowledge of research administration, understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to be a lifelong learner

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Collaborative skills
• Attention to detail
• Lifelong learning attitude

Benefits

The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition benefits for classes at UK

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Shift Schedule: Fully remote position. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

Minor Metadata

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent