Grant Specialist

Title: Grant Specialist
Type;Hybrid 

Location: Lexington United States

Job Description:

Salary Range: $43,805-70,075/year

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 Pre-Award Grant Specialist. This vital role supports the proposal, preparation, and submission of grants and contracts, enabling 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 Pre-Award Grant Specialist, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, support of sponsored project proposal development including budget preparation, facilitation of internal approvals for proposal submissions, and contributing regular support through entry and analysis of data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems. Additional responsibilities will be to remain current and knowledgeable on sponsored project policy and related university rules and regulations. The 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

• Top 10% of Academic Medical Centers Nationwide: Recognized as a leader in research excellence and innovation.
• Forbes’ Best Large Employers: Ranked among the Top 100 Employers Nationwide in 2024 and named one of Kentucky’s Best Employers on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers list.
• 1 of 34 Universities Nationwide: Holds the prestigious trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging, and translational science.
• Flexible Remote Work Options: Enjoy the convenience of fully remote or hybrid roles while supporting groundbreaking research.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, virtual conferences, and training programs to advance your career.

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. 

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. 
 

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?No