Technical Project Specialist III

Job Title
Technical Project Specialist III


Requisition Number
RE47644


Working Title

Department Name
7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION


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


BS




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Required Related Experience


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Long periods or sitting and/or standing.



Shift

Days, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (Exempt position). Due to workloads and schedules, some evenings and/or weekends may be required.



Job Summary

The College of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to support the Office of Research in a dynamic, fast-paced academic setting. This position plays a key role in providing research and project management support to the College, helping faculty and investigators secure and manage awarded grant funding, while also coordinating various research-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and communicate funding opportunities, facilitate proposal reviews, and maintain grant-related databases and templates.
• Collaborate, plan and coordinate research seminars, workshops, and development activities.
• Oversee research support activities, such as Collaborative Writing Workgroups, and manage the graduate research assistant program.
• Collaborate with the University’s Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) on all phases of grant management, providing support for both pre- and post-award processes.
• Offer recommendations on resource use and assist with budget management and documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, College leadership, and administrative offices, ensuring effective communication on project progress, changes in effort allocation, and organizational change management practices.
• Provide training and support to ensure successful adoption of project management tools.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge related to research project management, ensuring both individual and organizational success.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Initiative, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Leadership and conflict management
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing research efforts within the College of Nursing, supporting faculty and investigators in their pursuit of innovative healthcare solutions



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Qualified candidates will be committed to customer service and demonstrate or have the proven ability to: lead and direct the office; communicate effectively through excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with all internal and external stakeholders; ability to effectively manage and execute projects to timeline; problem solve; conduct and implement analytical reasoning; collaborate with faculty and staff; provide leadership and appropriate judgment; experience in providing customer support for faculty grant development and/or office management.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in grant development and administration; knowledge of grants and extramural funding procedures; familiarity with patient- and/or policy focused health research.



Deadline to Apply
10/27/2024


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