Data Support Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health seeks a Data Support Specialist to support KORH by using grant data tracking, reporting, and documentation processes for rural health programs across Kentucky. You will collect, organize, review, and document program activities, deliverables, technical assistance, and required reporting elements for HRSA-funded programs.

You will also prepare data summaries, reports, resources, funding information, and reference materials using

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• Experience with data reporting and grant reporting preferred.
• Must be able to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, review, and document program activities and deliverables for KORH's federally funded programs.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, resources, funding information, and reference materials using HRSA and related sources.
• Assist with program reporting processes, tracking logs, and meeting preparation; manage deadlines in a collaborative team.
• Enter and organize data in grant reporting tools and ensure accuracy for reporting calendars.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Learning new software

Willing to travel

Education

BS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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
• 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)
• Deadline to Apply: 08/23/2026
• PI Number: 286355528

Job Summary

The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health, serving as the designated State 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.

Preferred Education/Experience

Valid driver's license preferred.

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.