Coastal Research Programs Manager

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Sea Grant (NHSG) at the University of New Hampshire seeks a highly organized Research Coordinator to manage the program’s competitive research portfolio and annual reporting. You will lead biennial funding competitions, oversee a small grant program, and compile performance metrics with researchers and staff.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities with Sea Grant partners, NEPA/compliance support, and data systems such as eSeaGrant and Workday, ensuring efficient workflows

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a coastal or marine science field.
• Two years of work experience in coastal or marine science, management, or policy.
• Experience in proposal development, grants management, or research coordination.
• Excellent organizational, process-design, time management, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NHSG research funding portfolio, including biennial competition and small seed funding program.
• Coordinate annual NHSG reporting and performance metrics with staff and researchers.
• Lead planning and execution of the biennial NHSG Research Symposium and national fellowships processes.
• Maintain compliance guidance and documentation for NOAA Sea Grant and related requirements.

Skills

Proposal development

Grants management

Research coordination

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in coastal/marine science

Tools

eSeaGrant

Workday

MS Office Suite

Job description

New Hampshire Sea Grant (NHSG) at the University of New Hampshire seeks a highly organized Research Coordinator to manage the program’s competitive research portfolio and annual reporting. You will lead biennial funding competitions, oversee a small grant program, and compile performance metrics with researchers and staff.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities with Sea Grant partners, NEPA/compliance support, and data systems such as eSeaGrant and Workday, ensuring efficient workflows