Specialist I, Grants & Contracts (R&ED)
Job Description
Posting Number
SF02074Job Title
Specialist I, Grants & Contracts (R&ED)Position Number
108199FTE
1.00FLSA
ExemptPosition Type
Professional StaffUnion
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff AssocPay Grade Level
Grade Level: 8Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,000Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, LimitedDepartment
Research OfficeContact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Campus Location
KingstonGrant Funded
YesExtension Contingency Notes
This is a full time calendar year position, limited to 06/26/2027 with anticipated renewal.
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Job Description Summary
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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Participate and support pre-award and post-award functions within the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP); assist in the coordination of critical activities that range from pre- and post-award functions.
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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
POSITION SUMMARY:
Participate and support pre-award and post-award functions within the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP); assist in the coordination of critical activities that range from pre- and post-award functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre-Award Specific Duties:
Assist in the review, approval, and submission of proposal documents for sponsored projects, including requests for special handling (cost sharing, limited F&A, etc.). Managing the acceptance of amendments to sponsored agreements (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements or contracts).
Award Set-Up Specific Duties:
Assist in the review of award notifications, noting special terms and conditions, ensure compliance (e.g., compliance and ethics committee) before setting up account, and creating Electronic Research Administration accounts (e.g., input budget and set reporting dates).
Post-Award Specific Duties:
Assist in monitoring, review, and approval of sponsored projects funds for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment. Assist with federal and state grant/contract requirements including but not limited to patent reporting and subaward monitoring.
Oversee OSP records retention program.
Maintain familiarity with federal, state, University, and sponsor requirements for University level externally sponsored projects and activities.
Monitor compliance and adherence to University, federal, and state policies and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise student workers.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, electronic grant administration software, database and spreadsheet software.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Pre-Award Specific Duties:
Assist in the review, approval, and submission of proposal documents for sponsored projects, including requests for special handling (cost sharing, limited F&A, etc.). Managing the acceptance of amendments to sponsored agreements (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements or contracts).
Award Set-Up Specific Duties:
Assist in the review of award notifications, noting special terms and conditions, ensure compliance (e.g., compliance and ethics committee) before setting up account, and creating Electronic Research Administration accounts (e.g., input budget and set reporting dates).
Post-Award Specific Duties:
Assist in monitoring, review, and approval of sponsored projects funds for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment. Assist with federal and state grant/contract requirements including but not limited to patent reporting and subaward monitoring.
Oversee OSP records retention program.
Maintain familiarity with federal, state, University, and sponsor requirements for University level externally sponsored projects and activities.
Monitor compliance and adherence to University, federal, and state policies and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise student workers.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, electronic grant administration software, database and spreadsheet software.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of two years of experience working with federal grants, which includes two or more of the following functions: familiarity with federal agency funding mechanisms, proposal preparation, proposal review and approval process, identification of funding sources, and/or grants administration.
3. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Presentation skills.
6. Computer experience (i.e. word processing, database, and spreadsheet functions).
7. Familiarity with federal, state, and sponsor level requirements for sponsored projects.
8. Supervisory experience.
9. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of two years of experience working with federal grants, which includes two or more of the following functions: familiarity with federal agency funding mechanisms, proposal preparation, proposal review and approval process, identification of funding sources, and/or grants administration.
3. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Presentation skills.
6. Computer experience (i.e. word processing, database, and spreadsheet functions).
7. Familiarity with federal, state, and sponsor level requirements for sponsored projects.
8. Supervisory experience.
9. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
10/07/2025Closing Date
10/21/2025Special 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 committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15773*Please mention you saw this ad on Diverse Careers.*