Remote-Eligible Program & Finance Coordinator

University of Rhode Island; Narragansett (RI); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Coordinator for the Inner Space Center (ISC) and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute to provide programmatic and administrative support. The role includes developing protocols to track spending and coordinating ISC transactions in partnership with URI offices.

The position requires budget reporting, project management, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with eligibility for remote/hybrid work and a calendar-year, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three years of business management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project and personnel management.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and income/expense analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Google Workspace suite of tools.
• Demonstrated experience with web-based reporting and management.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist ISC and OECI with programmatic and administrative support.
• Develop and implement protocols to track spending across ISC projects.
• Coordinate financial and administrative support for all ISC transactions.
• Serve as liaison with URI OSP and URI OECI administrative office.
• Assist with pre and post award requirements in coordination with URI OSP.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Budget reporting

Reporting presentation

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Coordinator for the Inner Space Center (ISC) and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute to provide programmatic and administrative support. The role includes developing protocols to track spending and coordinating ISC transactions in partnership with URI offices.

The position requires budget reporting, project management, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with eligibility for remote/hybrid work and a calendar-year, full-time schedule.