University of Kentucky · 17 hours ago
Research Training Specialist Senior
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $86K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Training Specialist Senior to join the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration. This role involves delivering training courses, identifying knowledge gaps, and serving as a subject-matter expert for electronic research administration systems.
Non ProfitSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Independently deliver training courses, e-learning, video tutorials, and learning simulations
Identify gaps in staff’s knowledge and create active and engaging training courses targeted at improving staff performance
Edit training courses and materials to ensure accuracy of content
Serve as OSPA’s point of contact and subject-matter expert for the development and implementation of electronic research administration systems
Train faculty and staff in the use of proposal submission software (such as Cayuse and other sponsor systems), sponsors’ award management and tracking systems (when required) and other electronic tools that are required to effectively and efficiently manage sponsored projects
Serve as a senior subject-matter expert and resource for AI implementation in the area of proposal processes, procedures, and sponsored project management
Qualification
Required
MA
4 yrs
Benefits
200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition benefits for classes at UK
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.77MKey Investors
CDA FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of Energy
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2024-07-16Grant· $2.1M
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