Job Description

Posting Details



Job Title
Grant Proposal Associate


Requisition Number
RE39541


Working Title
Proposal Project Manager


Department Name
40145:Proposal Development


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$46,342-76,461/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education MA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience 3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification
None.


Physical Requirements
The position requires standard office setting practices including extended computer use, sitting at a desk for long periods of time reading online materials, communicating with diverse academic and community or industry populations, walking to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus, carrying up to 10lbs, and intermit travel based on project needs.


Shift
Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday; 8:00 a.m \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 p.m.


Job Summary
The Proposal Development Office at the University of Kentucky (UK) is seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent project management skills for a position as a proposal project manager, who will actively participate with campus-wide programs within the Office of the Vice President for Research and various UK research support units to support preparation of multiple complex programmatic grant proposals.

The primary responsibility will be to support diverse multidisciplinary UK research teams and muti-institutional teams applying for complex programmatic grants that require intensive pre-submission assistance, operational and organizational project management, and coordination of and communication with large groups of people working through the complex grant submission processes.

The position requires the ability to understand the sponsor organization\xe2\x80\x99s funding priorities across diverse research fields; to work within a university-wide network of faculty, staff, and research administrators to meet sponsor objectives and with external partners; and to coordinate the efforts of large teams to ensure proposal milestones are met in compliance with internal and external requirements.

For Specific Request 1 under required documents, please attach contact information for at least 3 references.

Please note: The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. This job requires a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 3 years of related experience. Other acceptable combinations include a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 5 years of related experience or an Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 7 years of related experience. Please click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Prior experience with proposal development, project management, research, or information analysis.


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience
A degree in a science-related, business, or related field is preferred.


Deadline to Apply
05/03/2023


University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.