New York Sea Grant (NYSG) seeks a dynamic and high energy individual to join our team as a full-time Research Coordinator for the program.
The person in this position, who will be based at Stony Brook University, will coordinate all aspects of NYSG’s competitive research program, supports multi-institutional scientific initiatives, and ensures high-quality stewardship of federally funded research portfolios.
NOTES:
• Applications must be submitted to SBU via the link below by May 7, 2026, 11:59 pm
• Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
• The position will be based at Stony Brook University, but support the program across the State, which requires some travel.
• Regarding telecommuting — Consistent with SBU's current employment and telework policies, after completion of six months of employment and a satisfactory performance review, eligibility to participate in the SBU telework program will be available and evaluated. As per SBU's policies, employees will be expected to have a regular in-person presence at the official work location. Employees should not expect to be approved to telecommute on a full-time or near full-time basis.
• Salary range: $60,000-$70,000
How to Apply:
Please apply via SBU - click here
Required Qualifications (Evidenced by an attached resume):
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to marine, coastal, aquatic, or environmental science or a related discipline.
• Two (2) years of full time experience in research administration, project management, scientific program coordination, or related work.
• Proficiency with data management tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a field related to marine, coastal, aquatic, or environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience with federal grant programs (NOAA, EPA, NSF, USDA, or similar).
• Familiarity with Sea Grant principles, coastal/marine/ Great Lakes science in New York.
• Experience coordinating peer review processes.
• Knowledge of research compliance areas such as data management, public access, and project reporting.
Brief Description of Duties:
• The New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Research Coordinator plays a central role in advancing NYSG’s mission to integrate science with stakeholder needs across New York’s coastal, marine, and Great Lakes environments.
• The Research Coordinator coordinates all aspects of NYSG’s competitive research program, supports multi-institutional scientific initiatives, and ensures high-quality stewardship of federally funded research portfolios.
• This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with academic researchers, agency partners, extension professionals, and external stakeholders at the state, regional, and national levels.
Research Program Coordination
• Administer NYSG’s biennial and special-call competitive research processes, including proposal solicitation, review coordination, technical compliance checks, and award preparation.
• Maintain program guidance and documentation to ensure federal compliance (e.g., NOAA Sea Grant; EPA requirements).
• Oversee tracking, reporting, and monitoring of funded projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage internal systems for proposal submission, review logistics, decision documentation, and award notifications.
Data, Reporting, and Compliance
• Ensure timely collection and verification of project progress and final reports, publications, and performance metrics.
• Prepare annual and ad hoc reports for NOAA, EPA, state partners, and NYSG leadership.
• Maintain project records in research databases and support program audits and federal reviews.
• Monitor adherence to federal and state policies regarding research integrity, data management, and accessibility.
Research Integration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitate alignment between NYSG research investments and stakeholder priorities, including coordination with NYSG Extension, state agencies, local governments, and community groups.
• Organize research workshops, webinars, and outreach events to increase visibility and impact of funded science.
• Support communication of research outcomes to diverse audiences, working closely with NYSG Communications.
Program Development and Strategic Planning
• Contribute to long-range planning for NYSG research investments, helping identify emerging needs, funding gaps, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Assist in writing program plans and omnibus proposals, developing cross-Sea Grant collaborative proposals, and supporting regional/national research initiatives.
Representation and Collaboration
• Represent NYSG at state, regional, and national Sea Grant meetings, working groups, and research-focused committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, federal/state agencies, and research consortiums.
Other Duties
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
• This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
• In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
• Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
• Stony Brook University (SBU) is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
• If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
• Position may require occasional travel within New York State and to national meetings.
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Job Number: 2600914
Official Job Title: Staff Assistant
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: New York Sea Grant
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 8:30 to 5:00
Posting Start Date: Apr 7, 2026
Posting End Date: May 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary:60,000 - 70,000
Appointment Type: Term
Salary Grade:SL2
More Info: New York Sea Grant
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is a university-based, statewide Federal-State collaboration between the State University of New York (SUNY), Cornell University, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is one of 34 university-based programs that connects research, extension, and education with the needs of coastal communities, environments, and economies through NOAA.
Since 1971, NYSG has supported science-based solutions for a wide range of water-related challenges and opportunities across the state. Through NYSG’s efforts, university scientists and extension specialists help develop and transfer science and technical information to educational institutions, businesses, agencies, and industries; federal, state and local governments; the media; and the interested public. The program is administratively based at Stony Brook University (SBU) and Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).
NYSG historically leverages on average a 5.5-fold return on each invested federal dollar, annually. The State benefits from this, as these resources are invested in Sea Grant staff and their work in communities right here in New York.
New York Sea Grant, one of the largest of the state Sea Grant programs, maintains Great Lakes offices at Cornell University, SUNY Buffalo, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Oswego, the Wayne County Cooperative Extension office in Newark, and in Watertown. In the State's marine waters, NYSG has offices at Stony Brook University and with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County on Long Island, in Queens, at Brooklyn College, with Cornell Cooperative Extension in NYC, in Bronx, with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County in Kingston, and with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County in Elmsford.
Established in 1966, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s National Sea Grant College Program promotes the informed stewardship of coastal resources in 34 joint federal/state university-based programs in every U.S. coastal state (marine and Great Lakes) and Puerto Rico. The Sea Grant model has also inspired similar projects in the Pacific region, Korea and Indonesia.
For updates on Sea Grant activities: www.nyseagrant.org, follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and YouTube). NYSG offers a free e-list sign up via www.nyseagrant.org/nycoastlines for its flagship publication, NY Coastlines/Currents, which it publishes quarterly.