None.

Sitting for long periods of time; and repetitive motion related to computer work.

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm; and additional hours as needed.

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Project Administrator II or III. The Research Project Administrator is responsible for the administration of external sponsored projects (grants and contracts) university wide. This includes acting as the University of Kentucky administrative liaison for sponsor agencies and university faculty and staff. Additional duties include:

• review of sponsor proposal guidelines
• proposal review and identification and communication of issues with proposals and proposal 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
• providing responsive and appropriate post-award administrative guidance to faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies
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Adobe, Excel

Certified Research Administrator preferred.

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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.