Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Grant Specialist Sr Requisition Number RE54903 Working Title Post-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 Post-Award Grant Specialist Senior. This vital role supports and enables 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 Post-Award Grant Specialist Senior, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, support of sponsored award accounting and compliance including ensuring all charges are compliant, preventing over- or under-spending of awards, and contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university financial-related systems. Additional responsibilities will be to remain current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations. The Post Award Grant Specialist will also be responsible for providing exceptional customer service through timely response and follow-up related to these duties.
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://research.uky.edu/sponsored-project-services/about/CGS.
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 Post-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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies.
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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 06/30/2026 Our University Community
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