Research Grants Specialist II

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Research Grants Specialist II to direct day-to-day operations of multiple large research projects, primarily at the Brown Cancer Center. This grant-funded role will end when grant funding ceases, with salary commensurate to experience and target compensation of $61,147–$65,000.

Responsibilities include project management, IRB submissions, fiduciary management, participant recruitment, data collection, and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with human subjects research or IRB processes preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of studies, including timeline development and meetings.
• Coordinate intervention sessions, data collection, and coordination with clinical teams.
• Prepare IRB submissions/amendments and ongoing study reporting.
• Manage purchases, incentives, and fund custody; support dissemination of results.

Skills

Project management

IRB submissions

Grant budgeting

Data collection

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

NVivo

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ProCard

Job description

## Research Grants Specialist IIApply: Health Sciences Center: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 1, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R109591**Department:****Location:**Health Sciences Center**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R109591**Minimum Requirements:**Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)**Position Description:**The University of Louisville is seeking a Research Grants Specialist II. The position will direct all day-to-day operations of multiple large research projects, which will primarily be conducted in the Brown Cancer Center. This position is grant funded and will end when grant funding ends. Salary will be commensurate with experience; however, target compensation will be $61,147 - $65,000. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa for this position. Position is in-person in Louisville, KY, and relocation expenses are not provided.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Project Management: Overseeing the day-to-day management of studies; timeline development and management, coordination of meetings with research team and study partners; coordination of intervention sessions and data collections with patients, caregivers, and clinical teams; coordinating financial and legal navigation services in partnership with UofL Health staff; providing assistance with legal and financial navigation.* Management of Research Regulations and Reporting: Preparing Institutional Review Board submissions/amendments and reviews, preparing continuing reviews and reports, monitoring study for IRB adherence. consenting research participants.* Fiduciary Management: Purchasing project supplies, ordering intervention printing, managing ProCard and serving as fund custodian for participant and site incentives, processing participant incentives* Intervention Support: Participant recruitment and consenting, training of intervention nurses and data collection and conducting informed consent; providing financial and legal navigation assistance.* Dissemination: Preparation of manuscripts, PowerPoints and abstracts.* Primarily typical office hours, M-F; however, some duties will occur on weekends and evenings.* Research-related domestic travel* All other duties as assigned.**Preferred Qualifications**· Previous experience with human research protocols or research with human subjects· Experience in collecting a variety of types of data· Experience with managing grant budgets· Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures· Familiarity with financial/legal navigation programs· Project Coordinator /Research associate experience**Competencies*** Excellent written and oral communication skills;* Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;* Strong organization and record keeping skills;* Ability to set and manage priorities under time pressure;* Attention to detail;* Knowledge of financial and legal issues impacting patients (in oncology preferred);* Understanding of financial and legal navigation services;* Knowledge of the use of remote technology e.g. Zoom, Skype, etc.;* Outcomes and deadline oriented;* Keen understanding and skills in relationship building with interdisciplinary team of clinical partners;* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook calendar, Excel, and PowerPoint;* Able to learn the use of NVivo qualitative data management software and transcription cleaning;* Knowledge of state/CHFS/funder guidelines, Knowledge of IRB submissions and continuing reviews; Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding the ethics of Human Subject Research;* Knowledge of compliance guidelines of grant budget management, attention to detail;* Experience and knowledge in research account practices/principles;* Knowledge of human subject research;* Understanding of financial and legal navigation interventions in oncology;* Ability to follow protocols and record biophysical and electronic data.**Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.****Equal Employment Opportunity**The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.**Assistance and Accommodations**Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].