Research Program Administrator

About the role

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. OSPA administers over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation, providing services such as advice and assistance with budget preparation, proposal submission, review, negotiation and acceptance of awards, interpretation of sponsor policies, preparation of subcontract documents, and administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/sponsored-project-services/about/.

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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.

Requirements

Required Education: MA. More information about equivalencies.

Required Related Experience: 4 years.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None.

Physical Requirements: The essential job functions require you to be indoors; sit for extended periods of time; handle lightweight 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; maintain high levels of concentration and mental attention; and have strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

Skills

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.

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, tuition benefits for classes at UK, and more. Learn more at: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/exceptional-benefits-for-university-of-kentucky-staff.

Pay

Salary Range: $58,302‑96,179 per year.

Schedule

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