Senior Research Administrator - Remote Grants & Awards

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administrator Senior to support the administration of external sponsored projects across the university. This role partners with faculty and staff to navigate sponsor guidelines, budgets, and compliance in a fully remote capacity.

You will review proposals, negotiate awards, establish accounts, and ensure adherence to university policies and state regulations while providing post-award guidance and timely communication.

Qualifications

• MA required
• 4+ years related experience
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Responsibilities

• administer external sponsored projects (grants and contracts) university-wide
• liaison for sponsor agencies and university faculty and staff
• review sponsor proposal guidelines
• proposal review and identify issues with proposals and budgets
• proposal submission to sponsor agency
• award review and negotiation with sponsors
• award acceptance and signature
• sponsored project account establishment
• interpretation and implementation of university policies and procedures
• interpretation of sponsor regulations and state law
• post-award administrative guidance to faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies

Education

MA

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administrator Senior to support the administration of external sponsored projects across the university. This role partners with faculty and staff to navigate sponsor guidelines, budgets, and compliance in a fully remote capacity.

You will review proposals, negotiate awards, establish accounts, and ensure adherence to university policies and state regulations while providing post-award guidance and timely communication.