Coordinator, Graduate School of Oceanography/Research

Coordinator, Graduate School of Oceanography/Research University of Rhode Island, United States about 22 hours ago

Location:

Narragansett, RHODE ISLAND

Deadline:

; Posting Details Position Information Posting Number SF02163 Job Title Coordinator, Graduate School of Oceanography/Research Position Number (PeopleSoft #00008184)

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level:

9

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$65,000 - $78,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information Department GSO Dean Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (jobs.uri) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Physical Demands Campus Location Narragansett Bay Campus Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Position is full-time, calendar year, limited to 07/24/2027 with anticipated renewal. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 9, 2026. Applications received after July 9, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) Principal Investigators (PIs) in overseeing and administering all phases of fiscal administration and business functions for Special Projects, Private and Federal Research Funded Awards, with focus on the coordination of pre- and post-award research including collaborative efforts within the GSO disciplines and other University departments. Manage all business and fiscal operations, including the supervision of any clerical support staff and graduate students. Adhere to and implement documented University and Federal Grant policies, protocols, and best practices. Create and implement new systems and supporting processes necessary for successful grant administration. Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as principal coordinator of pre- award activity for all GSO assigned PI grants and contracts. Assist the assigned Graduate School of Oceanography Principal Investigator in all administrative aspects, such as but not limited to; travel, expenses, purchases, meetings, etc. Coordinate and oversee incremental funding for the multi-year and multi-institutional research projects. Serve as liaison between URI Sponsored Projects, PIs, and Agencies. Coordinate and manage sub-awards. Interpret and rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to State and Federal funding agencies. Provide and interpret income and expense analyses. Utilize Web-based reporting and grant submittal systems. Assist PIs in the renewal process for research grants and contracts. Assist in all phases of proposal preparation for federal, state and foundation grants and contracts. Develop detailed budgets for proposals based on solicitations from funding agencies. Develop protocols to monitor research grants and to predict future financial requirements. Reconcile monthly financial statements using on-line Web-based financial reporting systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and assist in all phases of domestic and foreign travel arrangements. Initiate and prepare various personnel action forms. Additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Office. Peoplesoft. InfoEd. Grants.gov Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree. 2. Minimum three years of business management experience in a research setting at a university, college, government agency, or related organization. 3. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and income & expense analysis. 4. Demonstrated working knowledge of research life cycle, proposal components, and submission systems (i.e., Grants.gov, Cayuse, Streamlyne, InfoEd and/or Research.gov). 5. Demonstrated experience managing federal research grants and contracts. 6. Demonstrated computer skills (including, Microsoft Office, web-based reporting, word processing and electronic mail systems). 7. Demonstrated ability to manage financial projects in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. 8. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 10. Demonstrated experience with federal agency proposal guidelines and procedures. 11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

1. Demonstrated working knowledge of RI State regulations and guidelines. 2. Demonstrated working knowledge of oceanography. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 06/23/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online

Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume.

Note:

References will be upon request by the search committee. Quicklink for Posting jobs.uri/postings/16775