Data Coordinator Senior

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Center on Drug and Alcohol Research is seeking a Data Coordinator Senior to support data collection, locate and track individuals for phone interviews, and assist with data management across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in data collection and data systems such as MS Access and SPSS; strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and locating and tracking of research subjects.
• Proficiency in MS Access and SPSS.
• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect data, locate and track individuals for phone interviews, assist with data management, and support other project activities.

Skills

Data collection

Locating and tracking

Interviewing research subjects

MS Access

SPSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Access

SPSS

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Intermittent repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job Summary

The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research is seeking a Data Coordinator Senior.

The Data Coordinator Senior is needed to collect data, locate and track individuals for phone interviews, assist with data management, and support other project activities in order to meet the requirements of the funding agency.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Data collection, locating and tracking, interviewing research subjects, MS Access, SPSS .

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus six or more years related experience with data collection, locating and tracking, interviewing research subjects preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/15/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your paid employment experience interviewing research subjects.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please indicate your years of paid work experience with interviewing and data management.
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please describe your experience working with data collection systems or database management.

  (Open Ended Question)