Research Project Manager - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Research Project Manager Requisition Number RE51291 Working TitleDepartment Name 40546:Center for the Environment Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $52,021-85,800/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion. Shift Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm/40 hrs/week, some evenings & weekends may be required. Job Summary The University of Kentucky Centers for the Environment and Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences seeks a Research Project Manager to oversee and manage Center-wide administration and operations. The Research Project Manager will provide the role of Center Administrator for the P30 awarded UK-CARES, responsible for all fiscal and budgetary management, human resources, facilities, resource management, effort coordination, implementations, project management, and operations. Will also manage all fiscal expenditures, compliance, budgets and reconciliations for the Center for the Environment. The position will serve as advisor to Center Executive Leadership will also supporting all Core Leaders, multiple internal and external Advisory Boards, multiple Member lists. The position will also oversee all marketing and communication strategies, processes, and platforms, while additionally maintaining all project management and qualitative platforms and needs. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Office Suite. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Masters degree in Public Administration or similar field preferred. Deadline to Apply 08/28/2025 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.