Suraj Pillai
Kingston,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in grants administration and healthcare management. Proven ability to manage complex projects, and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in strategic communications, team leadership, and data analysis. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Health Care Administration to enhance leadership and operational expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants & Contracts Specialist (CELS)
University of Rhode Island
05.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-award support for federal, state, and private grant and contract proposals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to prepare accurate budgets, gather required documentation, and interpret sponsor and institutional guidelines.
- Ensure timely submission of proposals by proactively managing multiple deadlines, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Monitor compliance, financial reporting, salary allocations, and payment processing for awarded projects.
- Liaise with Sponsored Projects, Business Managers, and Principal Investigators to support the effective implementation and administration of funded research.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations and university policies governing research funding.
- Facilitated successful grant submissions by managing all stages of the proposal process, ensuring adherence to sponsor and institutional guidelines.
Higher Education Administrative Assistant II (CELS)
University of Rhode Island
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide advanced administrative support for academic departments, including managing budgets, financial transactions, and departmental reporting.
- Utilize enterprise software systems to generate reports, maintain records, schedule classrooms, and support student and faculty services.
- Coordinate academic services such as advising appointments, referrals for student support resources, and processing student course changes.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures; create detailed reports on academic performance indicators and staffing needs.
Public Safety Dispatcher
University of Rhode Island
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Operate a 24/7 multi-campus communications system to support emergency services, campus police, fire/life safety, and environmental health operations.
- Receive and process emergency and non-emergency calls, including 911, and dispatch appropriate personnel using CAD, two-way radio, and other systems.
Medical Assistant
Ortho Rhode Island
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared patients for visits by reviewing schedules, verifying reports, and entering health history in EMR.
- Assisted providers in treatments, completed patient visits, and supported patient calls and messages.
Operating Room Unit Assistant
South County Health
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted Operating Room nurses and physicians by providing required equipment and positioning aids.
- Maintained stock of non-surgical supplies and provided indirect patient care to surgical patients.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Health Care Administration/Management
University of Rhode Island
05.2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Studies
University of Rhode Island
05.2024
Skills
- CPR/BLS certification
- FEMA ICS training
- Grants management
- Budgeting strategies
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Strategic communication
- Enterprise software management
- Emergency response coordination
- Project coordination
- Academic administration
Volunteer Experience
First Responder, URI Emergency Medical Services, 09/19, Present, Assisted in emergencies and provided patient care under EMT supervision., Operated an ambulance after completing the EMS driver training program., Communicated effectively within the department and with outside agencies using the radio system., Assisted in operational tasks, including equipment maintenance, communication, and leadership responsibilities., Contributed 5,000+ volunteer hours providing community service and support across various programs and initiatives.
Certifications And Skills
CPR/BLS Certified, FEMA ICS 100, FEMA ICS 200, FEMA ICS 700, FEMA ICS 800, Grants Administration, Budget Strategy, Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications
Timeline
Grants & Contracts Specialist (CELS)
University of Rhode Island
05.2025 - Current
Higher Education Administrative Assistant II (CELS)
University of Rhode Island
01.2024 - 05.2025
Public Safety Dispatcher
University of Rhode Island
01.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Ortho Rhode Island
04.2022 - 01.2023
Operating Room Unit Assistant
South County Health
03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science (M.S.) - Health Care Administration/Management
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Studies
University of Rhode Island