Manager, Business, CELS Research Operations
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, South Kingstown, RI, USA
- May 14, 2026
Job Description
Manager, Business, CELS Research Operations
Posting Number: SF02145
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Pay Grade: 12
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary: $ 78,000 - $82,000
Department: Dean Environment& Life Science
Campus Location:
Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 26, 2026. Applications received after May 26, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the business functions of the College of Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) research operation. Plan and maintain fiscal budgets. Manage grant submissions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement and sustain business systems to fulfill the mission and goals of CELS research operations efficiently and effectively.
In consultation with Director and Principal Investigators (PI), prepare the research operations budgets for review and approval.
Track and report budgeted vs. actual expenditures and encumbrances for all research accounts.
Track and report budgeted vs. actual revenues against approved budgets on a monthly basis.
Oversee the reconciliation of project budgets and accounts with the University's financial records.
Maintain all financial records, personnel records, etc., for grants and sub-contracts.
Oversee and ensure the timely preparation of personnel and payroll forms.
Relay information regarding University policies to project staff.
Maintain confidential personnel information.
Train, assist, and support faculty, support staff, and students in business functions.
Supervise designated professional and administrative support staff and student workers with budget, financial, personnel, and purchasing responsibilities.
Assist PIs in the preparation of budgets for grant requests and securing outside funding.
Provide support to the Division of Research and Economic Development in ensuring compliance with prescribed federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, including adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare reports to track strategic accomplishments.
Coordinate on-site training programs and conferences.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represent the PI in business-related activities within the University and with outside agencies, as appropriate.
Assist staff with personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Peoplesoft; InfoEd.
Posting Date: 05/12/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16685
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