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University of Rhode Island · 4 days ago

Project Coordinator, Research NIUVT

Kingston, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $89K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Rhode Island is the state's flagship public research university, and they are seeking a Project Coordinator for the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT). The role involves supporting faculty in the planning, organization, and coordination of grant or contract administration requirements for multiple applied research projects, ensuring compliance with research security requirements, and facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage project master operating documents and tracking spreadsheets with very high attention to detail. This includes maintaining folders on each project and maintaining the documentation applicable to each

Enforce the university’s standards for research security and cybersecurity requirements and work with the NIUVT management to customize processes and procedures for NIUVT faculty and students to adhere to those requirements. Follow-up to support and ensure faculty and students meet those requirements. Collaborate regularly with the university research security and information technology offices

Ensure all contract and deliverable milestones related to the project’s research are met (e.g. interim and final reports due to partners and sponsor)

Plan and fully execute the administrative tasks to hold technical research group meetings with NIUVT partners at a controlled level. Ensure strict adherence to all research security meeting procedures

In collaboration with academic NIUVT partners, plan and fully execute bi-annual program review meetings. Ensure strict adherence to all research security meeting procedures

Utilize experience and direct development of tools and practices to facilitate collaboration between academic, industry and government partners and minimize risk

Manage and communicate new processes and procedures to NIUVT faculty and stakeholders

Work together with NIUVT fiscal and administrative team to onboard new student researchers to projects each semester

Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Operations, participate in research project kick-off and close out activities with the fiscal coordinators at URI and UConn to ensure research-related technology transition requirements are completed on time

Organize faculty and student NIUVT refresher meetings each semester, and conduct informal drop-in sessions or office hours to support student and faculty research and compliance

Coordinate with URI research security and NIUVT leadership to ensure faculty complete and adhere to Technology Control and Security Plans (TCSP) and Export-Controlled and Classified Information Certification (EEC). Coordinate with UConn NIUVT as required

Attend regular meetings with NIUVT partners, including academic, industry and government partners

Maintain records and prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Manage and track all submissions for publication review

Build relationships with faculty and students to create connections and collaboration opportunities for future NIUVT work. Learn and remain up to date on current NIUVT research and identify & explore research synergies/opportunities for NIUVT faculty within the Navy

Qualification

Microsoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Apps ProficiencyProject Management ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP)Grant Writing ExperienceData Management ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management SkillsInterpersonal Skills