What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Program Administrator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Research Program Administrator
Requisition Number
RE53885
Working Title
Research Training Specialist Principle
Department Name
40130:Sponsored Projects Administration
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/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
The essential job functions of this position require you to be indoors; sit for extended periods of time; handle light-weight objects up to 10 pounds; operate a computer and navigate multiple computer systems; communicate effectively through written, verbal and non-verbal mediums with individuals from various backgrounds; provide excellent customer service to all customers; maintain high levels of concentration and mental attention; and have strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST; and additional hours as required.
Job Summary
The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Training Specialist Principle.
This position is eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …
The Department
OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; proposal submission; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; interpretation and information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents; administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/sponsored-project-services/about/OSPA.
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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/08/2026
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.
Research Program Administrator
Requisition Number
RE53885
Working Title
Research Training Specialist Principle
Department Name
40130:Sponsored Projects Administration
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/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
The essential job functions of this position require you to be indoors; sit for extended periods of time; handle light-weight objects up to 10 pounds; operate a computer and navigate multiple computer systems; communicate effectively through written, verbal and non-verbal mediums with individuals from various backgrounds; provide excellent customer service to all customers; maintain high levels of concentration and mental attention; and have strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am EST – 5:00 pm EST; and additional hours as required.
Job Summary
The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Training Specialist Principle.
This position is eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …
- Serve as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for training courses.
- Independently deliver training courses, e-learning, video tutorials, and learning simulations
- Edit training courses and materials to ensure accuracy of content
- Serve as OSPA’s point of contact and subject-matter expert for the development and implementation of electronic research administration systems
- Develop training curriculum that identifies and addresses the following: diverse range of federal, state, foundation and UK policy knowledge, technical systems knowledge, critical thinking and other soft skills
- Develop training curriculum that creates a holistic knowledge base of sponsored projects from a cradle to grave sponsored project life cycle and how it relates to UK processes and policies
The Department
OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; proposal submission; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; interpretation and information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents; administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://research.uky.edu/sponsored-project-services/about/OSPA.
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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/08/2026
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.
Salary : $57,158 - $94,286