Senior Research Administration Specialist (Remote)

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administrator Senior to help manage sponsored projects and contracts. The role supports faculty and staff through proposal review, submission, and post-award administration in a fully remote capacity, with attention to sponsor guidelines and university policies.

Ideal candidates will understand complex regulations, communicate professionally across stakeholders, and adapt to evolving research administration needs.

Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and research complex regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication across faculty, staff, and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Act as administrative liaison for sponsor agencies and UK faculty/staff.
• Review sponsor proposal guidelines and budgets for issues.
• Submit proposals to sponsor agencies and review/negotiate awards.
• Interpret UK policies and sponsor regulations for stakeholders.
• Provide post-award administrative guidance to faculty and sponsors.

Education

CRA preferred

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administrator Senior to help manage sponsored projects and contracts. The role supports faculty and staff through proposal review, submission, and post-award administration in a fully remote capacity, with attention to sponsor guidelines and university policies.

Ideal candidates will understand complex regulations, communicate professionally across stakeholders, and adapt to evolving research administration needs.