University of Rhode Island · 1 day ago
Research Concierge and Project Manager
Kingston, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Rhode Island is the state’s flagship public research university, and they are seeking a Research Concierge and Project Manager. This role involves coordinating programmatic, administrative, and operational functions to support strategic research initiatives and managing complex projects within the Division of Research and Economic Development.
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Responsibilities
Provide a service point of contact for the Division, faculty, staff and administrators
Provide project management support for complex initiatives for the Division. Such initiatives may include: coordinating across division teams for process optimization, managing changes in federal regulatory landscape that impact multiple offices within the division, developing mechanisms to measure and manage metrics across the division’s service areas, and supporting strategic planning efforts in the Division
Develop and maintain a contract review process and SOP for research-related contracts. Serve as steward and coordinator of Research and Economic Development agreements and contracts, liaising with PIs, Office of General Counsel, and other campus units as appropriate
Assist with data use agreements and other legal documents working with the proper university officials
Identify cores and shared research facilities relevant to research on campus. Maintain accurate descriptions of cores and shared research facilities for the research and external community
Oversee updates of manual of operations, SOPs, policies, and resource guides
Provide guidance on the appropriate research support office to carry out research-related functions
Address questions and identify contacts about specific research-related policies or procedures
Coordinate meetings, phone conferences, minutes, and presentations for strategic Division initiatives
Assist with daily assigned projects as needed by the AVPR and VPR
Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates
Perform other duties relevant to the Division of Research and Economic Development as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum five years' professional experience at a college or university or research setting
Experience in project management
Computer skills (i.e.; word processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis and electronic mail systems)
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Presentation skills
Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred
Familiarity with research ecosystem at a college or university
Experience in coordinating the production of multiple research initiatives (i.e., strategic planning, dashboard creations)
Company
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.07MKey Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
David M. Dooley
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