SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANT ASSISTANT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver at URI, CCRI and RIC

Full medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Scientific Research Grant Assistant to support a Principal Investigator on grant-funded projects. You will monitor and allocate awarded funds, forecast future financial needs, and provide high-level clerical support for proposals, reports and papers.

You will develop and modify office automation aids, prepare graphics, manage data files, and help maintain budgets and records throughout the research cycle.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of operating office systems and software for creating, editing and storing scientific documents and awarded funds.
• Ability to predict future financial requirements and assist with budget preparation.
• Experience with general office practices, arithmetic and business English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator with grant-funded research and monitor/allocate funds.
• Prepare graphics, organize data and determine formats for data.
• Maintain records and assist with budget development and control.

Skills

Office software

Budget forecasting

Record keeping

Supervision

Education

Two-year college degree

Tools

Accounting software

Automated office equipment

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.
If you are a lateral transfer (same title as the posting) within ESP-URI/NEARI please contact Karen Healey in Human Resources at 874-5267 or [e-mail] prior to applying to this position.. The name of a contact person will be provided for all lateral transfers ONLY to schedule an informational meeting prior to the application deadline date.
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.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS02322

Job Title

Job Title SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANT ASSISTANT

Position Number

Position Number 10223

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

Salary Range $49,837 - $54,317

Pay Grade Level Grade 316

Position Type

Union

Union ESP-URI/NEARI (Educational Support Professionals)

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Restriction or Limitation Reason

Restriction or Limitation Reason Funding

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

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

Department Information

Department

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

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Building(s)

Grant Funded

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 judgment; 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 Date

Posting Date 10/10/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/20/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.
If you are a lateral transfer (same title as the posting) within ESP - URI / NEARI please contact Karen Healey in Human Resources at 874-5267 or [e-mail] prior to applying to this position. The name of a contact person will be provided for all lateral transfers ONLY to schedule an informational meeting prior to the application deadline date.
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 .