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STEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored Projects

Inside Higher Ed
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Job Title

STEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored Projects

Requisition Number

TE09167

Department Name

40130:Sponsored Projects Administration

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$22.64 - $24.93 per hour

Type Of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Experience with Excel, electronic files

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work

Shift

Monday – Friday 8a-5p

Job Summary

This position in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is responsible for completing the administrative closeout process for sponsored projects.

Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Running and distributing a report of accounts that have closed in the OSPA database (aka, the closeout report)
  • Reviewing the sponsored project account based on specified criteria and documenting those in the report
  • Communicating information from the report to other UK units, and marking and moving the electronic files for record retention purposes.

This STEPS staff member will be expected to handle a large volume of outstanding closeouts as well as newly closed accounts. Applicants should have experience in organizing and extracting data from an Excel spreadsheet, familiarity working with electronic files, close attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must be profient with excel, familiar with electronic files, have excellent attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

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 : $23 - $25

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