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University of Rhode Island

Associate Director, Sponsored Projects (Pre Award)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $110K

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Director, Sponsored Projects (Pre Award). This role directs the Pre Award Group operations, supervises proposal submissions, manages awards negotiation and acceptance in compliance with relevant regulations, and provides expert support to faculty and staff on pre-award grant administration.

Highlights

  • Lead and manage Pre Award Group operations, set priorities, and mentor staff.
  • Develop training, processes, guidance documents, and maintain tools for the Pre Award Group.
  • Serve as primary contact for award acceptance and electronic submission systems.
  • Review and negotiate terms of sponsored project awards and ensure compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor policies.
  • Provide outreach and liaison services between the university, sponsors, and department offices.
  • Collaborate as system administrator for proposal submission software and evaluate system data consistency.
  • Required skills include experience with electronic grants management systems, research administration, compliance management, and leadership.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three years research administration and management experience, and be a current URI employee.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and professional research administration certifications (CRA, CPRA, or CFRA).
  • Compensation range is anticipated between $90,000 and $110,000 annually for a full-time, limited appointment until June 26, 2027, with potential renewal.