Assistant Director, RI NSF EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) at University Of Rhode Island

Department: Research Office

Compensation

$90,000 – $95,000/yr

Location: Kingston, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Description

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a full-time Assistant Director, RI NSF EPSCoR, to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for Rhode Island’s NSF EPSCoR Cooperative Agreement. The role oversees program management, financial operations, reporting, compliance, data management, evaluation, multi-institutional coordination, and stakeholder partnerships, while supervising program staff and supporting the Project Director. The position is based in Kingston, Rhode Island, requires travel, and is limited to June 26, 2027, with possible extension.

Required Skills

Program management
Financial management
Grant compliance
Data management
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, science administration, or another relevant field; a bachelor’s degree with significant equivalent experience is also acceptable.
Required Previous Experiences: 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, program management, or federally funded programs.
Leadership experience managing complex, multi-institutional programs.
Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance oversight.
Knowledge of federal grant regulations, such as NSF or NIH.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead strategic initiatives.
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across institutions.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing NSF EPSCoR or similar large cooperative agreements.
Experience with program evaluation, data systems, and performance metrics.
Familiarity with research capacity-building programs and STEM workforce development initiatives.
Translation Company Name: University Of Rhode Island