Research Program Administrator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's College of Pharmacy seeks a highly organized research professional to coordinate multiple faculty-led projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage data across REDCap and related tools.

You will assist with IRB submissions, grant proposal development, and post-award administration while communicating findings to sponsors and the academic community. Strong project management and collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across multiple projects to ensure timelines and objectives are met.
• Support IRB submissions and regulatory compliance processes.
• Assist with grant proposal development and post-award administration.
• Oversee data collection systems using REDCap and other research tools.
• Collaborate with faculty investigators, data scientists, statisticians, and research offices to advance goals.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations communicating findings to sponsors and the academic community.

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; extensive computer use, ability to travel to project sites; lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 15lbs.

Shift

Monday - Friday with occasional night and weekend depending on projects.

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented research professional to support faculty-led research initiatives through project coordination, regulatory compliance, grants administration, data management, and research dissemination. This position manages multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring studies adhere to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements while meeting established timelines and objectives.

The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, support IRB submissions and compliance processes, assist with grant proposal development and post-award administration, and oversee data collection systems using REDCap and other research tools. The role also collaborates closely with faculty investigators, data scientists, statisticians, and university research offices to advance research goals and maintain high standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Additionally, this position contributes to the preparation of reports, publications, presentations, and other scholarly products that communicate research findings to sponsors, stakeholders, and the broader academic community. Strong project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 08/25/2026

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.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents