Research Program Administrator

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Research Program Administrator

Requisition Number

RE44843

Working Title

Research Program Administrator

Department Name

7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

47

Salary Range

$56,596-93,358/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, lifting & walking with items of 10lbs or less.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk), Occasional work outside of these times when projects require.

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is in search of a goal-oriented, highly organized individual who has ample experience with behavioral and clinical research to manage our Patient-Oriented and Population ( POP) Sciences Shared Resource Facility. The Research Program Administrator will supervise the work of research coordinators and associates to support the research mission of Markey Cancer Center. Working with the Shared Resource Facility Director, the Manager will help put in place “best practices” for behavioral and clinical cancer research, and standardize some facility operations to streamline service delivery and optimize facility efficiency.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Supervision, written & verbal communication, project management, research implementation/administration, Microsoft Office skills, REDCap programming skills, iLab

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master's degree plus 6 or more years of research-related regulatory experience (e.g., IRB, PRMC); complex quantitative research study experience (e.g., clinical trials, intensive longitudinal studies, cohort studies); advanced qualitative research experience including analysis

Deadline to Apply

04/24/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Briefly summarize your previous experience supervising staff.

    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * How many years of experience do you have assisting with or leading behavioral and/or clinical research in clinical settings (e.g., psychological intervention studies, patient-reported outcome research)?
    • less than 1 year
    • 1 - 2 years
    • 3 - 5 years
    • 5 or more years
  3. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Academic Transcript