Research Financial Administrator

Job Title
Research Financial Administrator


Requisition Number
RE48386


Working Title
Research Financial Administrator


Department Name
7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE


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

Sitting for extended periods of time.



Shift

Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Research Program Administrator for a large, multi-site, multi-year grant in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Research Team (AppalTRUST) is one of eight Tobacco Centers on Regulatory Science (TCORS) funded by NIH and FDA. The goal of AppalTrUST is to investigate the impact of Federal Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products (FDA CTP) regulatory policies in rural communities, a vulnerable and understudied population, through collaboration, education and pioneering regulatory scientific research. Our three projects and four cores are designed to bridge the knowledge gap in rural tobacco use behaviors, guided by a definition of rurality that accounts for heterogeneity. Our approach is designed to inform the use of a health equity lens in shaping current, proposed, and future FDA regulatory actions to reduce rural tobacco use disparities.



This individual will provide administrative and operational leadership under the guidance of the AppalTRUST Leadership Team and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Responsibilities include financial administration and oversight, grants administration and leadership including supervision, and leading strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit these skills: attention to detail, excellent financial and research management experience, strong organization skills, ability to work well with other study team members and participants, ability to effectively problem-solve complex situations, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information and communicate effectively with various internal and external constituencies. Prior research experience required, and experience working in a mental health setting preferred.



The position will require regular, full-time in-person work in Lexington, KY with occasional remote work available. The position may also require periodic travel to/from Eastern Kentucky.


Forbes magazine announced in February 2023 that it ranked the University of Kentucky sixth out of 500 total companies on its America’s Best Large Employers list. UK is listed second nationally in the education category. The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement.



If you are interested in joining our team of research professionals and behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess certifications related to project management and be proficient in in Microsoft Office 365 software.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
12/19/2024


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.


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 background check and/or drug screen.