Coastal Research Programs Coordinator

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire's New Hampshire Sea Grant seeks a highly organized Research Coordinator to lead the program’s competitive research portfolio, coordinate annual reporting, and support overall operations. Reporting to the NHSG Director, this role emphasizes attention to detail and collaboration with researchers and staff.

This full-time, benefitted, grant-funded position requires in-person presence in Durham, NH, with partial telework as allowed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a coastal or marine science field.
• Two years work experience in a related coastal/marine science, management, or policy area.
• Experience in proposal development, grants management, or research coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage NHSG research funding portfolio, including biennial competitions and seed funding.
• Coordinate Annual Reporting and performance metrics with researchers and staff.
• Maintain compliance with NOAA Sea Grant and related requirements.
• Support preparation for NOAA reviews and network meetings.
• Attend conferences and build connections with NH Sea Grant stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in coastal/marine science

Two years work experience in coastal or marine science, management, or policy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

eSeaGrant

Workday

Job description

The University of New Hampshire's New Hampshire Sea Grant seeks a highly organized Research Coordinator to lead the program’s competitive research portfolio, coordinate annual reporting, and support overall operations. Reporting to the NHSG Director, this role emphasizes attention to detail and collaboration with researchers and staff.

This full-time, benefitted, grant-funded position requires in-person presence in Durham, NH, with partial telework as allowed.