Remote Grants & Contracts Post-Award Specialist

University of California; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island, located in Kingston, RI, invites applications for a Specialist, Grants & Contracts (CELS). This full-time position offers a pay range of $50,000–$55,000 and a 1.00 FTE with potential renewal through 06/26/2027.

Remote/hybrid work is eligible immediately, with duties in post-award grant administration. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and compliance support for federal/state/private grants and contracts, coordination with PIs and external partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a complex setting (academia/finance/research).
• Demonstrated grant administration (pre- and post- award) experience.
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate interpretations clearly.
• Understanding of budgetary principles.
• Computer experience with enterprise software.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research support operations with Deans, Directors, and Business Managers.
• Provide post-award support for grant and contract proposals and funding.
• Interpret sponsor guidelines and advise on budgetary issues.
• Monitor compliance with federal, university, and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and related project components.
• Coordinate with PI and external partners on post-award docs and invoicing.
• Manage multiple externally funded awards to ensure compliance.
• Stay informed on federal rules and sponsor terms and conditions.
• Support monitoring of awarded funds with Business Managers and PIs.
• Advise on all applicable guidelines pre/post award.
• Liaise between departments, researchers, and Sponsored Projects.
• Assist in preparing financial and progress reports; maintain financial records.

Skills

Grant administration experience

Budgeting skills

Interpersonal and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

InfoEd

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

The University of Rhode Island, located in Kingston, RI, invites applications for a Specialist, Grants & Contracts (CELS). This full-time position offers a pay range of $50,000–$55,000 and a 1.00 FTE with potential renewal through 06/26/2027.

Remote/hybrid work is eligible immediately, with duties in post-award grant administration. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and compliance support for federal/state/private grants and contracts, coordination with PIs and external partners,