Grant Specialist Sr at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Grant Specialist Sr
Requisition Number	RE45660
Working Title	Post-Award Grant Specialist Sr - Complex Grants
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, 8:00am – 5:00pm; additional hours especially during peak deadline times
Job Summary	The University of Kentucky is excited to announce a new position in the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) office/unit of the Vice President of Research. 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. We invite you to join us as a Post-Award Grant Specialist Senior supporting Complex Grants. Responsibilities will 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 remaining current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations. The Post-Award Grant Specialist Associate 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 post-award processes. 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. To qualify for these positions, the required education / experience is …Master’s degree and four (4) year of experience OR equivalent (below) High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience Associate’s degree and eight (8) years of experience Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of experience Doctorate degree and one (1) year of experience Related experience includes: Grant proposal, Grant management, Grant administration, Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Program coordination, and/or Administrative/Administration 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 UK and LexingtonUK has been recognized as a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient for the seventh (7th) consecutive year and has earned Forbes ranking for Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women, America’s Best Large Employers, and recognition as a Military Friendly School. UK has also been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for the seventh (7th) consecutive year, in large part due to Compensation & Benefits, Faculty & Staff Well-being, Shared Governance, Faculty Experience, and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include flexible work arrangements; our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. UK, located in Lexington, KY, is the ninth largest economic company in the state. Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live and work, and offers a vibrant community for professionals and their families. Lexington is safe, affordable, and offers excellent education opportunities, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the University of Kentucky. More information regarding Lexington can be found at: https://vimeo.com/302892787 Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SAP. NIH eRA Commons preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s degree or equivalent plus four years related experience. Working knowledge of federal grant and academic institution sponsored research regulations. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.
Deadline to Apply	07/09/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in which you were responsible for ensuring compliance with grant related or other complex policies and regulations.
   • None
   • More than 0, less than 1
   • More than 1, less than 3
   • More than 3, less than 5
   • More than 5, less than 7
   • More than 7 years
2. * Describe your experience with preparing and/or managing complex grant or other budgets, including the most challenging issue you've resolved.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with other (customers and co-workers).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * 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)

5. * Briefly describe your experience in the financial management of sponsored projects.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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