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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleResearch Project ManagerRequisition NumberRE52415Working TitleDepartment Name7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting at computer workstation for extended periods, repetitive motionShiftMonday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours as needed based on workload demands.Job SummaryThe UK Center for Drug and Alcohol Research seeks a Research Project Manager with a behavioral health background to provide oversight and management of the services components of a large scale, NIH funded clinical trial. Study participants will include women with a history of substance use disorder, including with co-occurring mental health conditions.

This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary research team working across multiple projects, including the Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN)-Phase II study, which will involve the provision of telehealth assessments across multiple rural county jails to determine the level of care and provide referrals for incarcerated women in rural jails preparing for community reentry.

Responsibilities will include overseeing and management of all study interventions, establishing SOPs for the coordination of services on a broad scale, communicating with the research team and other practitioners (e.g., recovery coaches, community behavioral health providers), supervising clinically-oriented staff, overseeing clinical data coordination and management, and engaging in ongoing research product dissemination.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesCandidate should possess attention to detail, listening and excellent communication skillsDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceCandidate should have a Master's Degree in a Social Work or Counseling related field with three or more years of equivalent related experience preferred.Deadline to Apply11/30/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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. * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in resource and project management.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
   • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
   • More than 10 years
2. * Please describe your grant management experience, including specific details about project and financial analysis/accounting.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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