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 SF01957 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: 8 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $52,468 - $62,468 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 Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
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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.
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Basic Function
Lead the College of Nursing (CON) activities relating to obtaining and administering external grants and sponsored projects. Primarily focus on the pre-award period but have responsibilities across the research life cycle. Conduct trainings in submitting proposals; assist in proposal creation and submission in CON. Lead 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
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct the various administrative and financial tasks in the research arm of the college, including budget development, data analysis 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.
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and on-line research reporting requirements.
Manage all areas of research related procurement.
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.
Manage research related personnel activities including PeopleSoft, recruiting tasks, student hires, faculty buyouts and summer salary.
Prepare monthly research activity reports for Associate Dean of Research 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 Associate Dean of Research or designee.
Interact with the College’s Business Office and liaison with other University offices when appropriate including Sponsored Research.
Supervise and coordinate the work of support staff, including students.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Grant support software (Cayuse). PeopleSoft.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 02/14/2025 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/14769
Posting Number SF01957 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: 8 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $52,468 - $62,468 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 Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Function
Lead the College of Nursing (CON) activities relating to obtaining and administering external grants and sponsored projects. Primarily focus on the pre-award period but have responsibilities across the research life cycle. Conduct trainings in submitting proposals; assist in proposal creation and submission in CON. Lead 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
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct the various administrative and financial tasks in the research arm of the college, including budget development, data analysis 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.
Assist with the preparation of grant applications and on-line research reporting requirements.
Manage all areas of research related procurement.
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.
Manage research related personnel activities including PeopleSoft, recruiting tasks, student hires, faculty buyouts and summer salary.
Prepare monthly research activity reports for Associate Dean of Research 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 Associate Dean of Research or designee.
Interact with the College’s Business Office and liaison with other University offices when appropriate including Sponsored Research.
Supervise and coordinate the work of support staff, including students.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Grant support software (Cayuse). PeopleSoft.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years of finance, research, and/or business experience in a complex setting.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with analyzing large data sets.
- 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.)
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 02/14/2025 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/14769
Salary : $52,468 - $62,468
