Research Project Manager

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,021–$85,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Community Support, Conferences, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Expense Tracking, Genetics, Maintain Compliance, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Research Administration, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Web Design, Webinar, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
9 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Research Project Manager Requisition Number RE54834 Working Title Department Name 1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support 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 long periods of time

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

40 hours/week

Job Summary

The Research Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a federally funded Research Coordination Network (RCN) grant. This initiative focuses on building a global community in the emerging field of research analytics, responsible research evaluation, and the use of artificial intelligence in research administration.

Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating a variety of events such as in-person meetings, an annual summit, webinars, and virtual gatherings, while ensuring all project activities are executed efficiently and on schedule. The Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator to manage budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Additional duties include website design and maintenance, creation of project-related documents, development of communication strategies, and relationship management across the network. Occasional travel to events and conferences is required, as determined in consultation with the Principal Investigator. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication, detail oriented, event planning

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Master's degree

Deadline to Apply 06/22/2026 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.

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