Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Closing in 10 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,000 - $68,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Specialist I, Grants & Contracts
Specialist I, Grants & Contracts
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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.
Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF02237 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Specialist I, Grants & Contracts |
| Position Number | 106015 |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Level: 8 |
| Pay Grade Range | Salary Hiring Range: $60,000 - $68,000 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent |
| Department | Research Office |
|---|---|
| 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 | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | No |
| Extension Contingency Notes | |
| 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AFTER SIX MONTHS. POSITION SUMMARY: Participate and support pre-award and post-award functions within the Office ofSponsored Projects (OSP); assist in the coordination of critical activities that range from pre- and post-award functions. |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
KEY DUTIES AND 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. |
| Required Qualifications |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 5. Demonstrated presentation skills. 6. Demonstrated computer experience (i.e. word processing, database, and spreadsheet functions). 7. Demonstrated familiarity with federal, state, and sponsor level requirements for sponsored projects. 8. Demonstrated supervisory experience. 9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Environmental Conditions |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
| Posting Date | 10/16/2026 |
| Closing Date | 10/29/2026 |
| 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/17201 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a 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?
- 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 presentation skills?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated computer experience (i.e. word processing, database, and spreadsheet functions)?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated familiarity with federal, state, and sponsor level requirements for sponsored projects?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- *
Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No")
- Yes
- No
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