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Posting Number SF01848 Job Title Coordinator, Coastal Resources Center (CRC) - (2 Positions) Position Number 109474 & 109416 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 9 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department GSO Coastal Resources Center 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 Extension Contingency Notes This is a full time, calendar year position, limited to 08/24/2025 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 September 27, 2024. Applications received after September 27, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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Please Note: THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE/HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

As part of the Graduate School of Oceanography’s (GSO) Coastal Resources Center (CRC), assist Directors and Principal Investigators (PIs) in performing fiscal and administrative functions to support the Center’s programming portfolio. Support proposal development and perform post award administrative, financial management, and accounting tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist PIs in the development of multi-year budgets for proposals and projects with sub-awardees and provide required supporting documentation.

Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, purchasing; managing contracts and sub-awards; assisting in hiring and training program staff; processing invoices; processing travel; monitoring budgets; reviewing source documentation. All tasks must be performed in accordance with university, state, federal and sponsor guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Assist with financial and administrative issues, including those related to audits, contracts, invoicing, human resources matters, or procedural questions.

Assist with other tasks such as workshops, study tours, and other logistics.

As requested, assist the Center’s Directors with special projects and administrative assignments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

Must be available occasionally outside of normal business hours to meet proposal submission timelines, attend conference calls with participants in international time zones, and attend to time sensitive event logistics.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management, on-line reporting tools and collaboration systems, and software systems for spreadsheets (i.e., Excel, Google), video conferencing, and project management.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of three years of general business, project administration, and/or finance experience.

3. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis.

4. Demonstrated familiarity with proposal development and submission.

5. Demonstrated experience building budgets in Microsoft Excel.

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

10. Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed (i.e., once or more annually).

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience administering federal grants.

2. Demonstrated experience managing personnel projections.

3. Demonstrated experience working in a research setting at a university, college, government agency, or non-profit.

4. Demonstrated experience utilizing grant software such as InfoEd.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 08/22/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13856 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of three years of general business, project administration, and/or finance experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated familiarity with proposal development and submission? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience building budgets in Microsoft Excel? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment? Yes No * Do you have willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed (i.e., once or more annually)? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other