Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Kentucky is seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Administrator Senior to support and enable groundbreaking research across the University. This role involves independently reviewing and negotiating research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements, while collaborating with sponsors and maintaining compliance with regulations and University policies.
Responsibilities
- Independently reviewing and negotiating research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements
- Working with sponsors to negotiate agreements in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements and University policy
- Maintaining advanced knowledge of research administration
- Understanding, interpreting, and researching complex and varied regulations
- Thinking critically and working collegially to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues
- Communicating timely and professionally to a range of individuals
- Multitasking and prioritizing
- Maintaining strong attention to detail
- Being a lifelong learner
Skills
- Master's degree and four (4) years of experience OR equivalent
- 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
- Ability to maintain advanced knowledge of research administration
- Ability to understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations
- Ability to think critically and work collegially to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues
- Ability to communicate timely and professionally to a range of individuals
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to be a lifelong learner
Benefits
- This position is eligible for remote work.
- 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.
- 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition benefits for classes at UK
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