Specialist I, Grants & Contracts (R&ED)

Overview

Specialist I, Grants & Contracts (R&ED)

• Posting Number : SF02074
• Position Type : Professional Staff
• Union : PSA / NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
• Pay Grade Level : Grade Level : 8
• Pay Grade Range : Anticipated Salary Hiring Range : $65,000 - $70,000
• Department : Research Office
• Campus Location :

Job Description Summary :

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.

The Opportunity for a Hybrid Work Schedule : 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 :

Assist in the review, approval, and submission of proposal documents for sponsored projects, including requests for special handling (cost sharing, limited F&A, etc.).

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).

Assist in monitoring, review, and approval of sponsored projects funds for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment.

Maintain familiarity with federal, state, University, and sponsor requirements for externally sponsored projects and activities.

Supervise student workers.

Personal computers, printers and word processing, electronic grant administration software, database and spreadsheet software.

Disclaimer : 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.

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