Manager, Business, CELS Research Operations

Position Information Posting Number SF02145 Job Title Manager, Business, CELS Research Operations Position Number 108288 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level

Pay Grade:

12 Pay Grade Range

Anticipated Hiring Salary:

$ 78,000 - $82,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information Department Dean Environment& Life Science Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes This is a full-time, calendar year position, limited to 06/26/2027 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 May 26, 2026. Applications received after May 26, 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

Responsible for the business functions of the College of Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) research operation. Plan and maintain fiscal budgets. Manage grant submissions. Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and sustain business systems to fulfill the mission and goals of CELS research operations efficiently and effectively. In consultation with Director and Principal Investigators (PI), prepare the research operations budgets for review and approval. Track and report budgeted vs. actual expenditures and encumbrances for all research accounts. Track and report budgeted vs. actual revenues against approved budgets on a monthly basis. Oversee the reconciliation of project budgets and accounts with the University's financial records. Maintain all financial records, personnel records, etc., for grants and sub-contracts. Oversee and ensure the timely preparation of personnel and payroll forms. Relay information regarding University policies to project staff. Maintain confidential personnel information. Train, assist, and support faculty, support staff, and students in business functions. Supervise designated professional and administrative support staff and student workers with budget, financial, personnel, and purchasing responsibilities. Assist PIs in the preparation of budgets for grant requests and securing outside funding. Provide support to the Division of Research and Economic Development in ensuring compliance with prescribed federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, including adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare reports to track strategic accomplishments. Coordinate on-site training programs and conferences.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the PI in business-related activities within the University and with outside agencies, as appropriate. Assist staff with personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Peoplesoft; InfoEd. Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field. 2. Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in business management, research, budgeting, and/or budget tracking in a complex setting. 3. Demonstrated experience with grant administration both pre and post award. 4. Demonstrated familiarity with Federal Funding Agencies (i.e. - USDA, NSF & NIH). 5. Demonstrated computer skills (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and web-based systems such as PeopleSoft and InfoEd). 6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 8. Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee work on a variety of fiscal projects involving complex data sets. 9. Demonstrated experience working in an environment with complex policies and procedures. 10. Demonstrated supervisory experience. 11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

1. Demonstrated experience in InfoEd and PeopleSoft. 2. Demonstrated advanced Excel skills. 3. Demonstrated experience in an academic setting. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 05/12/2026 Closing Date