THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position # new (PSA)

Position Description

Position is limited to 12/06/09 with extension contingent on funding

TITLE: Marine Research Specialist II (Ocean SAMP)

DIVISION: Academic Affairs (GSO: Coastal Resources Center)

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, CRC, and Principal Investigators

GRADE: 7

SUPERVISES: May supervise support staff

BASIC FUNCTION:

As part of the Coastal Resources Center’s (CRC) team, assist principal investigators, directors, coastal management, technical staff and others in support of a major, multi-partner, multi-year State-funded project, the Ocean/Renewable Energy Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). (The project is funded by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation as part of the Rhode Island Partnership for Energy.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with the Center’s directors and technical and professional staff on a variety of duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing research support through the review of relevant library and Internet documents and files, and by coordinating and managing related research and support tasks for Ocean SAMP.

Defining and solving problems related to the collection and analysis of project-related data.

Serving as liaison in support of principal investigators for the Ocean SAMP project, analyzing and carrying out support needs for the program, and assisting in the logistical organization of large workshop and meeting events.

Preparing quarterly and final progress reports and supplemental grant requests.

Coordinating and initiating the renewal process for the research grants, and assisting in all phases of proposal preparation activities.

Developing protocols to monitor the grants and to predict future financial requirements.

Working with the appropriate SAMP Program and University staff in the preparation of news briefs as directed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain databases for tracking travel, major Program events, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printer; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, preferably including PowerPoint, FileMaker, Excel, Word, And PeopleSoft.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required. The following are required: minimum of two years of experience in compiling and analyzing research data; experience responding to informational requests to support research efforts, using resources such as the library, Internet, interviews and surveys; ability to organize and synthesize information quickly and efficiently; experience in data management, including budget forecasting, and preparation of spreadsheets and graphics; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse, cross-cultural populations, and to organize and facilitate teams across a range of activities, and to organize workshops; demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and achieve deadlines with efficiency and accuracy. The following are preferred: PeopleSoft experience; related fiscal reporting experience; familiarity with Filemaker Pro and QuickBooks programs.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 12-15-08 to:

Jennifer McCann, Search Chair
Requisition # 12323
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

Salary Range: $36,702 - $45,136

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.