SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANT ASSISTANT

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Scientific Research Grant Assistant to support a Principal Investigator in monitoring and allocating funded grants, preparing proposals and reports. The role involves clerical support, data organization, and developing office automation tools to streamline research processes.

Ideal candidates have experience with office systems, budget prep, and high proficiency in standard software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office systems and software packages for creating and editing scientific documents.
• Experience with budget preparation and predicting financial needs.
• Strong general office practices, arithmetic and business English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator with grant-funded research support and financial monitoring.
• Develop and modify office automation aids for research projects.
• Prepare graphics, organize data and determine formats for data reports.

Skills

Office systems

Budget preparation

General office practices

Business English

Supervisory ability

Education

Two-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number CS02322
Job Title SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANT ASSISTANT
Position Number 10223
FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $49,837 - $54,317
Pay Grade Level Grade 316
Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union ESP-URI/NEARI (Educational Support Professionals) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Restriction or Limitation Reason Funding End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Limited to 11/27/2027 with anticipation of renewal.

Department Information

Department GSO Rhode Island Sea Grant Contact(s)

Karen G. Healey, MS
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267
Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Building(s)

Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: At the University of Rhode Island, to assist a Principal Investigator with and provide support related services for the execution of grant funded research endeavors by monitoring and allocating awarded funds, predicting future financial requirements and by providing a high level of clerical support that includes the creating of the final proof of complex submitted research proposals, research reports and scientific papers via the usage of automated office equipment; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator adhering to established instructions and procedures with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is generally in final form when completed but may be checked for accuracy and compliance with prescribed instructions and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and coordinates the work of subordinates providing related research support services.

Illustrative Examples Of Work Performed

• At the University of Rhode island, to assist a Principal Investigator with and provide support related services for the execution of grant funded research endeavors by monitoring and allocating awarded funds, predicting future financial requirements and by providing a high level of clerical support that includes the creating of the final proof of complex submitted research proposals, research reports and scientific papers via the usage of automated office equipment.
• To introduce, modify existing or develop new office automation aids required for the successful execution, monitoring and completion of research projects.
• To prepare graphics, organize data and determine the formats for such data.
• To maintain records and files.
• To assist with the development, execution and control of a budget according to established procedures and in the prediction of future financial requirements.
• To supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates providing related research support services.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

Knowledge, Skills And Capacities

A thorough knowledge of the operation of office systems and software packages utilized for creating, editing and storing of scientific research documents, corresponding graphics and awarded funds; a familiarity with the principles and practices utilized for budget preparation including the ability to predict future financial requirements; a thorough knowledge of general office practices, commercial arithmetic and business English; the ability to research and develop new or modify existing office automation aids required for the successful completion of research projects; the ability to maintain files and records; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and other employees; the ability to supervise, coordinate and review the work of subordinates assigned to assist; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a two year college including courses in basic accounting, office practice, typing and the operation of automated office equipment and supplemented by courses in engineering or physical/biological sciences; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible clerical position involving the performance of office tasks inclusive of complex automatic typing and basic accounting.

OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday through Friday

Days Off

Saturday & Sunday

Posting Dates

Posting Date 10/10/2026
Closing Date 10/20/2026

Benefits

This is a full time calendar year position whihc includes full medical benefits including the tuition waiver at URI, CCRI and RIC. For a full list of the benefits package, visit the State of Rhode Island Classified benefits here:

https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/

A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant. This requirement will be paid for by the University.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY ESP-URI/NEARI. MEMBERS OF THIS UNION WILL RECEIVE PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION. IF THE POSITION IS NOT FILLED BY A CURRENT UNION MEMBER, WE WILL THEN CONSIDER OTHER APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17182