Coordinator, NIUVT (National Institute of Undersea Vehicle Technology)

About the role

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026. Applications received after July 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the fiscal administration of NIUVT, a multi-year, multimillion dollar, multi-institutional research network in Southern New England.
• Serve as official liaison for NIUVT and assist in the informational technology events between URI and other NIUVT participants.
• Coordinate and manage NIUVT sub-contracts in collaboration with the business office of COE and the Office of Sponsored Projects.
• Interpret and apply rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to State and Federal funding agencies.
• Prepare interim progress reports and supplemental grants and respond to reporting data calls as requested.
• Care for the renewal and no cost extension process for the research projects.
• Aid in all phases of proposal preparation and procurement activities.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written reports.
• Prepare and assist in all phases of domestic and foreign travel arrangements.
• Organize and schedule meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Initiate and prepare various personnel action forms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of business management experience.
• Minimum of one year of grant administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and electronic mail systems.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver oral and written reports.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate, and carry out large financial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of grant administration and/or business management experience in a research setting at a university, college, federal defense contractor, or government agency.
• Demonstrated experience in managing federal research grants and contracts, including budget preparation, income and expense analysis, proposal preparation.

Skills

• Personal computers, printers, and word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.
• Microsoft Office.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000

Schedule

This position is in-person for the first 3 months, and then will be eligible for hybrid terms negotiated afterward.