Grants & Foundations Operations Coordinator

University of Rhode Island Foundation; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island Foundation is seeking a Coordinator for Corporate & Foundation Relations in Kingston, RI. This role manages grant-related activities, ensures funder compliance, and coordinates reporting, communications, and stewardship for the C&F team.

Responsibilities include workflow automation, process improvement, maintaining accurate grant records, dashboards, site visits, and partner coordination with OSP and funders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least two years in grant management or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM/database systems and ability to implement workflow improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OSP and C&F staff to fulfill funder reporting obligations.
• Design and refine automated workflows for grant tracking and reminders.
• Maintain accurate grant records, reporting schedules, and donor engagement data.
• Coordinate meetings, funder site visits, and stewardship communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Salesforce

FLUXX

Job description

The University of Rhode Island Foundation is seeking a Coordinator for Corporate & Foundation Relations in Kingston, RI. This role manages grant-related activities, ensures funder compliance, and coordinates reporting, communications, and stewardship for the C&F team.

Responsibilities include workflow automation, process improvement, maintaining accurate grant records, dashboards, site visits, and partner coordination with OSP and funders.