Posted July 15, 2026
Technical Project Specialist II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285866073
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Technical Project Specialist II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55096 |
| Working Title | Project Manager II |
| Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $53,061-87,526/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | |
| Required Related Experience | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Working at a desk/computer for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Primarily days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed |
| Job Summary |
The College of Public Health’s Center for Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Technical Project Specialist II to join our team. This position plays a key role in coordinating project activities, synthesizing findings, and ensuring highquality execution across a portfolio of Kentucky public health analytical programs.
About the Role The Technical Project Specialist II will help manage progress, deliverables, and communication across several research and infrastructurebuilding projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex discussions into actionable plans and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications Required:
Qualifications Preferred
Work Environment This position is primarily remote, with occasional inperson meetings in Lexington, KY or Frankfort, KY. Why Work at UK As a University of Kentucky employee, you’ll receive outstanding benefits, including:
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| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience with Project Management tools |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | At least 4 years of project management experience is preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 07/28/2026 |
| 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 (*).
- * How have you communicated complex research findings to nontechnical stakeholders? Please provide a brief example that illustrates your approach.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please indicate the total number of years of paid project management experience you have, and briefly describe the types of projects you managed and your specific responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience managing budgets and monitoring project expenses? If yes, please describe the size of the budgets you managed and the types of financial responsibilities you handled.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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