What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, College of Nursing/Research Administration position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02152 Job Title Coordinator, College of Nursing/Research Administration Position Number 108190 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: $70,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Nursing 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 Nursing Education Center (NEC) Providence Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2026. Applications received after June 30, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (RINEC), Providence –
This is a hybrid position, with the option to work completely remotely.
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Position Summary
Lead the College of Nursing (CON) activities relating to obtaining and administering external grants and sponsored projects. Focus is on primarily the pre-award period and post-award management with grant administration responsibilities across the entire research life cycle. Conduct training in the process of submitting proposals in the CON, as needed. Assist faculty in proposal formation and submission in CON. Assist the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship (ADR) in the promotion of funding opportunities. Along with the Business Manager, help manage administrative support functions (overhead and research funds) for CON and its units including the following: budget monitoring, compliance and forecasting, and development of online reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct the various administrative and financial tasks in the research arm of the college, including budget development, and daily monitoring of assigned projects.
Work with faculty, supporting them in a variety of pre- and post-award activities related to research and training grants.
Pre-award
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and on-line research reporting requirements. The Research Coordinator:
Manage all areas of research related procurement.
Post-award
Review and oversee delivery of grant reports to faculty. Meet with faculty on a regular basis to review grant activity offering strategic guidance and re-forecasting if necessary.
Ensure compliance with university and federal guidelines.
Prepare monthly research activity reports for ADR or designee and monitor expenditures throughout the year.
Reconcile the budgets and accounting records to ensure proper utilization of the funds allocated, funded research, match commitments and other financial resources including federal, state, foundation, and private resources. Monitor assigned accounts and maintain accurate financial records utilizing the PeopleSoft system.
Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets for financial reporting and analysis.
Assist in the preparation of specialized financial reports and analyses including allocations, mid-year reviews, agency specific reporting. Assist with the preparation of academic programmatic reports both regular and ad hoc reports as directed, and compile data as needed by the ADR or designee.
Interact with the College’s Business Office and liaison with other University offices, when appropriate, including the Office of Sponsored Research.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Supervise and coordinate the work of support staff, including students.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Grant support software (InfoEd), PeopleSoft.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
Preferred Qualifications
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 06/03/2026 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/16721
Posting Number SF02152 Job Title Coordinator, College of Nursing/Research Administration Position Number 108190 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: $70,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Nursing 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 Nursing Education Center (NEC) Providence Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2026. Applications received after June 30, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (RINEC), Providence –
This is a hybrid position, with the option to work completely remotely.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
Lead the College of Nursing (CON) activities relating to obtaining and administering external grants and sponsored projects. Focus is on primarily the pre-award period and post-award management with grant administration responsibilities across the entire research life cycle. Conduct training in the process of submitting proposals in the CON, as needed. Assist faculty in proposal formation and submission in CON. Assist the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship (ADR) in the promotion of funding opportunities. Along with the Business Manager, help manage administrative support functions (overhead and research funds) for CON and its units including the following: budget monitoring, compliance and forecasting, and development of online reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct the various administrative and financial tasks in the research arm of the college, including budget development, and daily monitoring of assigned projects.
Work with faculty, supporting them in a variety of pre- and post-award activities related to research and training grants.
Pre-award
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and on-line research reporting requirements. The Research Coordinator:
- Provides professional support for grant proposal preparation and acts as a liaison between the faculty and central offices for required university approvals;
- Reviews proposals, interprets sponsor guidelines and generates budgets to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, applicable regulations and University policies;
- Manages the intake, evaluation, tracking, and prioritization of grant opportunities, ensuring timely submissions and alignment with organizational strategy and funding capacity.
- Pursuing professional development opportunities by attending training, conferences and participating in webinars.
Manage all areas of research related procurement.
Post-award
Review and oversee delivery of grant reports to faculty. Meet with faculty on a regular basis to review grant activity offering strategic guidance and re-forecasting if necessary.
Ensure compliance with university and federal guidelines.
- Provide administrative and financial support for sponsored research and departmental operations in compliance with university and sponsor policies and procedures.
- Utilize InfoEd, PeopleSoft, and other university systems to process and monitor research administration activities.
- Process signature authorizations, security access forms, and hiring paperwork for employees and student staff.
- Oversee weekly payroll administration, including payroll adjustments and summer recontracting for faculty.
- Process travel authorizations, expense reports, cash advances, and participant incentive payments.
- Coordinate purchasing and financial transactions, including, but not limited to, purchase orders, contracts, invoice vouchers, and vendor setup documentation.
- Assist with consultant hiring and subcontract documentation involving departments, Principal Investigators (PIs), external institutions, Purchasing, and the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP).
- Facilitate post-award grant administration activities, including budget revisions, no-cost extensions, effort certifications, and Dean’s Pledges.
- Reconcile accounts and monitor grant budgets and expenditures for compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.
- Advise Principal Investigators (PIs) on financial procedures, grant-related expenses, and sponsor regulations.
- Assist with PCard and Tcard setup, purchases, reconciliation, and documentation within university guidelines.
Prepare monthly research activity reports for ADR or designee and monitor expenditures throughout the year.
Reconcile the budgets and accounting records to ensure proper utilization of the funds allocated, funded research, match commitments and other financial resources including federal, state, foundation, and private resources. Monitor assigned accounts and maintain accurate financial records utilizing the PeopleSoft system.
Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets for financial reporting and analysis.
Assist in the preparation of specialized financial reports and analyses including allocations, mid-year reviews, agency specific reporting. Assist with the preparation of academic programmatic reports both regular and ad hoc reports as directed, and compile data as needed by the ADR or designee.
Interact with the College’s Business Office and liaison with other University offices, when appropriate, including the Office of Sponsored Research.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Supervise and coordinate the work of support staff, including students.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Grant support software (InfoEd), PeopleSoft.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years of finance, research, and/or business experience in a complex setting.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in grant management at R1 institution.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to understand budget concepts.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple large financial resources.
- Demonstrated experience with pre- and post- award (grant) administration.
- Demonstrated experience using graphics and presentation software to create presentations and reports.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations and communicate that interpretation to others.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work with faculty members from all academic disciplines to support competitive funding proposals.
- Demonstrated experience with online accounting systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, etc.).
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 06/03/2026 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/16721
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000