Oceanography Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02163
Job Title
Coordinator, Graduate School of Oceanography/Research - (2 Positions)
Position Number
(PS - #00008184) & (PS - #00008183)
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: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
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 apply 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
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16775