Senior Research Administrator - Remote Grants & Contracts

University of Kentucky; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration is seeking a dedicated Research Administrator Senior to manage external sponsored projects across the university, including grants and contracts.

The role offers remote work options and responsibilities include liaison with sponsor agencies, proposal review, award negotiation, account setup, and post-award guidance, with emphasis on policy interpretation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 years related experience required.
• Master's degree (MA) required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the University of Kentucky administrative liaison for sponsor agencies and University faculty and staff.
• Review sponsor proposal guidelines and perform proposal review.
• Identify and communicate issues with proposals and proposal budgets; submit proposals to sponsor agency.
• Review and negotiate awards with sponsors; assist with award acceptance and signature.
• Establish sponsored project accounts; interpret and implement University policies and sponsor regulations.
• Provide post-award administrative guidance to faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies.

Education

MA

Job description

University of Kentucky’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration is seeking a dedicated Research Administrator Senior to manage external sponsored projects across the university, including grants and contracts.

The role offers remote work options and responsibilities include liaison with sponsor agencies, proposal review, award negotiation, account setup, and post-award guidance, with emphasis on policy interpretation and compliance.