University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
19 hours ago
Salary
$52,021.00 - $85,800.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Grant Specialist Sr |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE52245 |
| Working Title | Pre-Award Grant Specialist Sr |
| Department Name | 40132:Collaborative Grant Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | MA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer work |
| Shift | Monday Friday, 8:00 am EST 5:00 pm EST; additional hours especially during peak deadline times Can be fully remote or hybrid if near Lexington, KY |
| Job Summary | Shape the Future of Research Administration at the University of Kentucky Wildcat Wisdom, Kentucky Innovation Supporting Discoveries, Transforming Outcomes! Why Join Us? The University of Kentucky's Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Pre-Award Grant Specialist Senior. This vital role supports the proposal, preparation, and submission of grants and contracts, enabling groundbreaking research across the University. About the Role: 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. As a Pre-Award Grant Specialist Senior, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, support of sponsored project proposal development including budget preparation, facilitation of internal approvals for proposal submissions, and contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems. Additional responsibilities will be to remain current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations. The Pre-Award Grant Specialist Senior will also be responsible for providing exceptional customer service through timely response and follow-up related to these duties. All responsibilities will be completed with an advanced level of understanding for all grant pre-award processes. Why Research Professionals Choose University of Kentucky
Want to learn more about the Department? Over the last decade, UK has nearly doubled its total awards for sponsored research, and in the past 5 years, sponsored research has grown more than 40%. In response to this, the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) department was created to handle the business of research, so investigators can focus on the research. This is done by focusing on the people, processes, and technology involved with grants administration. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.research.uky.edu/collaborative-grant-services. Interested in what UK Benefits have to offer? 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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits. Ready to Make a Difference in Research Administration? Are you ready to take the next step in advancing research and innovation? Join us in UK's Collaborative Grant Services department as the next dedicated Pre-Award Grant Specialist Senior and play a pivotal role in supporting groundbreaking projects that shape the future. The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies. Driving Research Excellence Apply Today! |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Working knowledge of federal grant and academic institution sponsored research regulations is preferred. Knowledge of NIH eRA Commons is preferred. Knowledge of SAP is preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/16/2025 |
| Our University Community | 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in which you were responsible for ensuring compliance with grant related policies and regulations.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Describe your ability to handle a large, varied and complex workload, including how you address challenges related to balancing attention to detail with working efficiently.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience with preparing and/or managing complex grant or other budgets, including the most challenging issue you've resolved.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with other (customers and co-workers).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please indicate the number of years of paidexperience you have with pre-award submissionand preparation of grants.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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