University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Technical Project Specialist III |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54059 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7E500:CON Research |
| Work Location | Frankfort, KY |
| Grade Level | 47 |
| Salary Range | $57,158-94,286/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 5 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Working at a computer for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Monday Friday, 8am-5pm. |
| Job Summary | The College of Nursing, CON Research department is seeking a Technical Project Specialist III to lead and manage the new CHILD waiver, ensuring all contract requirements are met efficiently and on time. This role partners with customers to define project scope, establishes requirements and goals in collaboration with Operations staff, and maintains full accountability for project budgets and cost management. As a senior member of the contract team, this position serves as a mentor and resource to lower-level project managers. This position is responsible for the full project lifecycle, including gathering requirements, developing project plans, defining scope of work, delegating tasks, and monitoring milestones and deadlines to minimize scope creep. Accurate documentation and reporting are maintained from project initiation through completion. The role also plays a key problem-solving function, proactively identifying risks to timelines and escalating issues to the contract lead as needed. We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Human Services with five years of related experience. Other relevant degrees may include psychology, nursing, counseling, education, and/or sociology. This position is located in Frankfort, KY and is hybrid. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Project, Clarity Project Management Software or other PM tool experience |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience |
Relevant fields of study may include social work, psychology, rehabilitation, nursing, counseling, education, gerontology, human services, and/or sociology. *Relevant experience may include:
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| Deadline to Apply | 04/30/2026 |
| Our 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. 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 (*).
- * Describe a time when you worked on multiple projects to ensure contract requirements were met.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please select the answer that best describes your employment experience in project management.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Job ID: 83294101