STEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored Projects - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-22
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleSTEPS Administrative Support for Sponsored ProjectsRequisition NumberTE08990Department Name40130:Sponsored Projects AdministrationWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$22.64 - $24.93 per hourType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Experience with Excel, electronic files
Required License/Registration/CertificationPhysical 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? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply08/04/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. * What best describes your level of experience with Excel?
    • None
    • Beginning (e.g. basic formatting, sorting, adding columns)
    • Intermediate (e.g. conditional formatting, data lists, formulas)
    • Advanced (e.g. macros, pivot tables, analytical add-ins)
  2. * Describe your experience in organizing and analyzing multiple types of information in a work-related setting.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter




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