Data Support Specialist

University of Kentucky; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Data Support Specialist in Hazard, KY to support the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH) with grant data tracking, reporting, and documentation. The role involves collecting, organizing, reviewing, and documenting program activities and deliverables for HRSA-funded programs.

The position requires BS, strong Microsoft Office skills, and attention to detail. It is a full-time staff role in Hazard, with occasional travel to support meetings and technical

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant data tracking, reporting, and documentation using HRSA platforms.
• Collect, organize, review, and document program activities and deliverables for KORH’s federally funded programs.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, resources, and references using HRSA, FORHP, MBQIP, CAHMPAS, and other rural health data sources.
• Support with program reporting processes, tracking logs, and meeting preparations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization and attention to detail

Learning new software

Travel for work

Education

BS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Data Support Specialist

Requisition Number RE55394

Working Title Data Support Specialist

Department Name 7H060:RURAL KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE

Work Location Hazard, KY

Grade Level 42

Salary Range $17.76-28.43/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Job related travel. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs, sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, and/or repetitive motion.

Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5;00pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health, serving as the designated State Office of Rural Health, has added this position to the Kentucky Office of Rural Health ( KORH ) team.

The Data Support Specialist supports KORH by using established grant data tracking, reporting, and documentation processes for rural health programs across Kentucky. This position helps collect, organize, review, and document program activities, deliverables, technical assistance, and required reporting elements for KORH’s federally funded programs, including reporting through the HRSA Data Collection Platform ( DCP ) and HRSA Electronic Handbook ( EHB ).

The position also supports rural stakeholders by preparing data summaries, reports, resources, funding information, and reference materials using HRSA , FORHP , MBQIP , CAHMPAS , and other rural health or grant-specific data sources. In addition, the position assists with KORH program reporting processes, tracking logs, technical assistance documentation, reporting calendars, meeting preparation, follow-up on deliverables, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, comfortable entering, reviewing, and organizing program data in established grant reporting tools, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative team environment.

This is a grant-funded position, and continuation of the position is contingent upon available funding.

This position is located in Hazard, Kentucky. Travel may be necessary.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Office, strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and attention to detail, ability to learn new software, ability to travel for work (i.e. meetings, conferences, technical assistance) as needed.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Valid driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply 08/30/2026

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.