Research Administrator Associate

Westfield State University; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Kentucky as a Research Administrator Associate and support grant management and research initiatives. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape the future of research administration and work collaboratively with faculty and staff while enjoying remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition benefits for classes at UK

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask are essential.
• Experience in research administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, submission, and management of grants.
• Review and negotiate contracts for research projects.
• Provide administrative guidance to faculty and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

MA

Job description

View more categories View less categories Administrative Jobs Academic Affairs ,Research Staff & Technicians ,Institutional & Business Affairs ,Clerical & Administrative Support Employment Type Full Time Institution Type Four-Year Institution

Job Title:

Research Administrator Associate

Requisition Number:

RE50299

Department Name:

40130:Sponsored Projects Administration

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

45

Salary Range:

$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies::

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification:

None

Physical Requirements:

Sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work.

Shift:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; additional hours as needed.

Job Summary:

Shape the Future of Research Administration at the University of KentuckyWildcat Wisdom, Kentucky Innovation – Supporting Discoveries, Transforming Outcomes!
Why Join Us?The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Administrator Associate. This vital role supports the preparation, submission, and management of grants and contracts, enabling groundbreaking research across the University.


This position is eligible for remote work.

The responsibilities include:

• contract review and negotiation
• collaboration with clinical trial study teams to ensure appropriate terms and allowable budgets, sponsored project account establishment
• interpretation and implementation of University policies and procedures, sponsor regulations and State/Federal law
• tracking of cash received

The incumbent will provide responsive and appropriate administrative guidance to faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies. A successful candidate will:

• have the ability understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations
• think critically and work collegially in order to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues
• communicate timely and professionally to a diverse range of individuals
• have the ability to multitask and prioritize
• possess strong attention to detail
• have a willingness to be a lifelong learner

Why do research professionals choose the 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?
OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; proposal submission; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; interpretation and information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents; administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.research.uky.edu/office-sponsored-projects-administration .


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 benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits .

Ready to Make a Difference in Research Administration?
Are you ready to take the next step in advancing research and innovation? Join us at UK’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration as the next dedicated Research Administrator Associate and play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking projects that shape the future.

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: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies .
Driving Research Excellence – Apply Today!

Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and effectively communicate with diverse individuals.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply:

06/24/2025

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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.

Organization

Fast Facts

Location:Lexington, Ky.
Founded:1865
Endowment:$1.1 billion
Budget:$3.5 billion
Research Grants and Contracts Awarded:$316.5 million
Library Holdings:4.3 million volumes
Enrollment:30,76
President:Dr. EliCapilouto
Provost:Dr. David W. Blackwell
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration:Dr. Eric Monday
Executive Vice President for Research:Dr. Lisa A. Cassis
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs:Dr. Mark F. Newman

About the University

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

Mission

The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky's flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being.

The University is driven by the promise it has made to Kentucky, one that honors its land-grant mission and a heritage honed through 150 years of service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Six principles guide our efforts. They are: creating a vibrant undergraduate learning community, advancing a high-quality graduate and professional education portfolio, cultivating a robust research environment, developing a strong and sustainable UK infrastructure, fostering a positive work environment for faculty and staff, andensuringa meaningful impact on the Commonwealth and the community.

As Central Kentucky's largest employer, the University of Kentucky supports the recruitment and retention of unparalleled talent - individuals who inspire learning, teaching, service and healing through innovation in work solutions, initiatives, policies and programs. Impressive benefits at the University include an excellent retirement package, with an employer match that doubles the employee's contribution, a dynamic work-life program to assist employees in balancing their work with their personal lives, a wellness program to protect, maintain and promote the health of employees, and a strategic plan that nurtures diversity of thought, culture, gender and ethnicity. For more information regarding benefits, visithttp://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits .

Research

In fiscal year 2016, the University of Kentucky was awarded $316.5 million in external grants and contracts. UK is one of only eight universities across the country with the full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and medical programs on one contiguous campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique cross-disciplinary research and scholarship. Moreover, UK is currently one of only 22 public institutions with a trifecta of federal designations of excellence in research: for aging, in cancer and in translational science. A new $265 million research facility, due to open in 2018, will bring together clinicians, scientists and scholars from across UK’s campus to reduce health gaps in Kentucky. These health gaps include cancer, cardiovascular disease & stroke, diabetes & obesity, substance abuse, and neuroscience & aging.

Research at UK is a dynamic enterprise encompassing both traditional scholarship and emerging technologies. UK is one of eight universities in the U.S. that has well-established programs in agriculture, engineering, medicine and pharmacy on a single campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique interdisciplinary collaboration.

In 2013, the UK Markey Cancer Center announced its designation as a National Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This designation places UK among an elite group of 22 research universities that can boast the "Triple Crown" of federal research awards: NCI designation, the Clinical Translational Sciences Award, and a federally supported Alzheimer's Disease Center.

UK HealthCare

UK HealthCare has strategically developed an incredible capacity to serve the Commonwealth through its state-of-the-art patient care pavilion and emergency rooms, advanced biomedical and biological research, and a network of affiliate health care agencies throughout Kentucky. Passion for people and a vision for the "medical campus of the future" have inspired leading physicians and researchers from across the United States to join UK. Their research agenda is balanced with outreach to affiliated and partner hospitals, so Kentucky families can receive high-quality health care at home and travel to Lexington for only the most advanced, complex medical care and procedures.

Living in the Bluegrass

Ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, Lexington offers many diverse educational, cultural and commercial opportunities. With a population of more than 314,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater and musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty. For more information:http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/life-in-lexington .

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