University of Kentucky
Grant Specialist
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Department Name:
40132: Collaborative Grant Services
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky (UK) is excited to announce that we are hiring a
Pre-Award Grant Specialist
to provide support in the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department.
This position is the result of a nearly year-long initiative to enhance administrative support for sponsored research at the University by providing high-quality, customer-service focused, and compliant research administration support to a large and varied group of investigators – faculty, staff, and students who are involved in innovative research across numerous disciplines, creating, discovering, and exploring the most complex problems facing Kentucky, our nation and the world.
With employees in the department currently working across the U.S. and from both coasts, this is a great remote work opportunity. For those near Lexington, KY, hybrid work may also be available.
Responsibilities:
Support of sponsored project proposal development including budget preparation.
Facilitation of internal approvals for proposal submissions.
Contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems.
Remaining current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations.
Providing exceptional customer service through timely response and follow-up related to these duties.
To qualify for these positions, the required education/experience is:
Master's degree and one (1) year of experience OR equivalent:
High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience.
Associate's degree and five (5) years of experience.
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience.
Doctorate degree and no experience.
Related experience includes:
Grant proposal, Grant management, Grant administration, Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Program coordination, and/or Administrative/Administration.
UK Benefits:
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit:
UK Benefits
.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
1yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent plus one year related experience.
University Community of Inclusion:
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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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40132: Collaborative Grant Services
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky (UK) is excited to announce that we are hiring a
Pre-Award Grant Specialist
to provide support in the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department.
This position is the result of a nearly year-long initiative to enhance administrative support for sponsored research at the University by providing high-quality, customer-service focused, and compliant research administration support to a large and varied group of investigators – faculty, staff, and students who are involved in innovative research across numerous disciplines, creating, discovering, and exploring the most complex problems facing Kentucky, our nation and the world.
With employees in the department currently working across the U.S. and from both coasts, this is a great remote work opportunity. For those near Lexington, KY, hybrid work may also be available.
Responsibilities:
Support of sponsored project proposal development including budget preparation.
Facilitation of internal approvals for proposal submissions.
Contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems.
Remaining current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations.
Providing exceptional customer service through timely response and follow-up related to these duties.
To qualify for these positions, the required education/experience is:
Master's degree and one (1) year of experience OR equivalent:
High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience.
Associate's degree and five (5) years of experience.
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience.
Doctorate degree and no experience.
Related experience includes:
Grant proposal, Grant management, Grant administration, Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Program coordination, and/or Administrative/Administration.
UK Benefits:
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit:
UK Benefits
.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
1yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent plus one year related experience.
University Community of Inclusion:
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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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