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University of Rhode Island

Specialist, Grants & Contracts (College of Arts and Sciences) (CAS)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $59K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Specialist, Grants & Contracts for the College of Arts and Sciences. This role provides comprehensive administrative support for research grant and contract proposals, overseeing both pre-award budget development and post-award financial monitoring, while collaborating with academic and administrative personnel to ensure compliance and timely submission.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative support for federal, state, and private grant and contract proposals.
  • Develop accurate budgets and offer budgetary guidance compliant with sponsor and university guidelines.
  • Manage pre-award proposal development and post-award compliance monitoring, payment processing, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with external institutions on collaborative submissions and manage multiple proposal timelines.
  • Utilize software including InfoEd, PeopleSoft, Excel, word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience in academic, finance, research, business, or public administration settings.
  • Demonstrated experience in grant administration, policy interpretation, budget principles, written and verbal communication, and working with diverse populations.
  • Preferred experience includes working in complex research environments and familiarity with InfoEd and PeopleSoft software.
  • Position is full-time, calendar year, limited through June 27, 2026, with anticipated renewal and classified as exempt professional staff.
  • Anticipated salary range: $49,608 to $58,500 annually.