STEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored Projects

Job Title
STEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored Projects


Requisition Number
TE08990


Department Name
40130:Sponsored Projects Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$22.64 - $24.93 per hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Experience with Excel, electronic files



Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work



Shift

Monday – Friday 8a-5p



Job Summary

This position in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is responsible for completing the administrative closeout process for sponsored projects.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Running and distributing a report of accounts that have closed in the OSPA database (aka, the closeout report)
• Reviewing the sponsored project account based on specified criteria and documenting those in the report
• Communicating information from the report to other UK units, and marking and moving the electronic files for record retention purposes.

This STEPS staff member will be expected to handle a large volume of outstanding closeouts as well as newly closed accounts. Applicants should have experience in organizing and extracting data from an Excel spreadsheet, familiarity working with electronic files, close attention to detail, and good organizational skills.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must be profient with excel, familiar with electronic files, have excellent attention to detail, and good organizational skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/15/2025


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