Research Project Manager

Job Title
Research Project Manager


Requisition Number
RE51291


Working Title

Department 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




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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


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