Grant Post-Award Supervisor

University of Kentucky; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Training programs

Job summary

University of Kentucky's Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) seeks a dedicated Team Lead/Grant Services (Post-Award Supervisor) to oversee post-award operations and ensure compliant financial management across a portfolio of sponsored projects.

Role involves training team members, providing policy guidance, and supporting the Post Award Manager. Remote work is available nationwide, with hybrid options near Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of sponsor post-award processes and university policies.
• Experience leading a post-award team and providing training on procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a post-award team of four to six members.
• Serve as the first point of contact for compliance review of post-award activity.
• Perform monthly reviews of all sponsored awards in an assigned portfolio.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Education

Master's degree and five (5) years of experience OR equivalent

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience

Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of experience

Doctorate degree and two (2) year of experience

High School diploma or GED and eleven (11) years of experience

Tools

NIH eRA Commons

SAP

Job description

Shape the Future of Research Administration at the University of Kentucky

Why Join Us?

The University of Kentucky’s Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Team Lead/Grant Services (Post-Award Supervisor). This vital role supports and enables groundbreaking research across the University.

About the Role:

With employees in the department currently working across the U.S. and from both coasts, this is a great remote work opportunity. For those near Lexington, KY, hybrid work may also be available.

The Post-Award Supervisor will support the Post Award Manager and Post Award Assistant Director. They will provide daily oversight and supervision of a post-award team of four-six members within CGS. This individual must demonstrate an expert level of understanding of sponsored project post-award processes and associated university and sponsor policies. They will serve as first point of contact for compliance review for CGS post-award sponsored research activity and will perform a monthly review of all sponsored awards within an assigned complex award portfolio and provides support to a CGS post-award team to ensure all charges are allowable, allocable and reasonable (i.e. adhere to all sponsor and UK requirements as well as GAAP).

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in grant management processes and a resource/advisor for post-award team members for CGS processes and procedures. This includes developing and conducting training programs for team members on internal and external policies and procedures specific to sponsored projects.

Shift Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST; additional hours especially during peak deadline times.

Can be fully remote or hybrid if near Lexington, KY.

Required Education / Experience

Master's degree and five (5) years of experience OR equivalent (below)

• High School diploma or GED and eleven (11) years of experience
• Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience
• Doctorate degree and two (2) year of experience

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies.

Skills and Preferred Education / Experience

Skills in: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Working knowledge of federal grant and academic institution sponsored research regulations is preferred.

Knowledge of NIH eRA Commons is preferred.

Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred.

Why Research Professionals Choose University of Kentucky

• Top 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation.
• Forbes’ Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky’s Best Employers on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers list.
• 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science.
• Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career.

Want to learn more about the Department?

Over the last decade, UK has nearly doubled its total awards for sponsored research, and in the past 5 years, sponsored research has grown more than 40%. In response to this, the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department was created to handle the business of research, so investigators can focus on the research. This is done by focusing on the people, processes, and technology involved with grants administration. More information about the department can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/sponsored-project-services/about/CGS.

Interested in what UK Benefits have to offer?

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these exceptional benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/exceptional-benefits-for-university-of-kentucky-staff.

Ready to Make a Difference in Research Administration?

Are you ready to take the next step in advancing research and innovation? Join us in UK’s Collaborative Grant Services department as the next dedicated Post-Award Supervisor and play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking projects that shape the future.

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