Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. jobs in Providence, RI

Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. oversees administrative, operational, and financial activities of a college president office. Serves as the senior policy advisor to the President on matters related to fiscal affairs and budget, organizational planning and operations, and university relations. Being an Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. represents the president to senior vice presidents and campus officials. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. typically reports to a institutional president. Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be an Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
  • University of Rhode Island
  • Kingston, RI FULL_TIME
  • Position Information

    Posting Number
    CS01825

    Job Title
    HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

    Position Number
    493

    FTE

    FLSA

    Pay Rate

    Salary Range
    $43,361 - $47,174

    Position Type
    Classified Civil Service Staff

    Union
    ESP-URI/NEARI (Educational Support Professionals)

    Status
    Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

    Restriction or Limitation Reason

    End Date of Restriction or Limitation

    Department Information

    Department
    Dining Central Operations

    Contact(s)
    Jenna Visinho
    Specialist, Talent Acquisition
    Office of Human Resource Administration
    80 Lower College Road
    Kingston, RI 02881

    Contact Phone/Extension
    401-874-2317

    Contact Email
    jvisinho@uri.edu

    Physical Demands

    Campus Location
    Kingston

    Building(s)
    Dining Distribution Center

    Grant Funded

    Extension Contingent on Funding Date

    Extension Contingency Notes

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Within a college/university system, to perform higher level administrative support functions in an academic department or departments.
    To assist in answering requests and providing information related to programs and services within an educational environment utilizing college enterprise software systems with common business applications, and a wide variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and other contemporary office software.
    To serve as a lead administrative worker in in an academic department or departments. To provide administrative support for finance and budgetary functions.
    To produce and present detailed reports on departmental key performance indicators. To develop and maintain policies and procedures for the academic department(s).
    To coordinate with faculty within the academic department to arrange for any special services required by students, such as referrals for tutoring, disability services, Writing Center, English as a Second Language programs, or Career Development.
    To prepare informational and statistical academic reports incorporating information from the data management system to track grade point averages, grades, academic probation, etc.
    To create and manipulate queries within the college’s enterprise software system to produce reports and documents such as class rosters, academic transcripts, facility load reports, and others.
    To make classroom reservations utilizing the college’s event management computer system.
    To convey pertinent information to faculty, staff, students and visitors as it relates to a wide range of policies and procedures of the college.
    To process student add/drop course requests.
    To coordinate office schedules for work study students within an academic department.
    To enter hours worked for the biweekly work study student payroll for the academic department.
    To maintain electronic and/or paper records for the academic department.
    To answer in-person, telephone or email inquiries for the academic department and respond appropriately.
    To convey information to students regarding course offerings, courses of study and academic policies and services.
    To schedule faculty advising appointments for students, as well as other events for the academic department chair and faculty. To maintain and requisition department supplies utilizing the college’s enterprise software system in compliance with college and state purchasing protocols.
    To perform routine maintenance of office machinery and equipment.
    To do related work as required.

    Required Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

    The ability to integrate information from one type of application package to another; the ability to effectively communicate information to all interested parties within a higher education setting; skills in organizing and multi-tasking; strong written and verbal communication skills; a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, word processing and other computer software; the ability to effectively prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, the college/university departments, and other state and private agencies and organizations and employees; a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information; a working knowledge of a higher education system; the ability to generate accurate and concise informational and statistical reports; and related capacities and abilities.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school supplemented with courses in computer information systems; and

    EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment in performing general office tasks of a complex nature in an academic setting, including the use of enterprise software systems with common business applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and other contemporary office software;
    OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.



    Preferred Qualifications

    Environmental Conditions
    This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

    Work Hours
    Monday through Friday – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

    Posting Date
    04/11/2024

    Closing Date
    04/20/2024

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    If you are a lateral transfer within ESP-URI/NEARI, please contact Jenna Visinho at 401-874-2317 or jvisinho@uri.edu in Human Resources prior to applying for this position.

    All lateral transfers need to schedule an informational meeting prior to the application deadline date. If you are still interested in the position after the informational meeting, you must still apply online and submit the required documents prior to the application deadline date.

    A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant. This requirement will be paid by the university.

    Quicklink for Posting
    https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13227

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
    Optional Documents

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Special Assistant to the President & Secretary to the Board of Trustees
  • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Summary RISD seeks a Special Assistant to the President & Secretary to the Board of Trustees to join its President's...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator
  • Senior Living Residences
  • Braintree, MA
  • Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator Braintree, Massachusetts Senior Living Residences (SLR) is hiring an Executive...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant (Contract) 21683
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description: The Administrative Assistant provides experienced office and calendar management support to four execut...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Wheelchair Van Driver
  • Barros Accessible TransportationLLC
  • Dorchester, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Experience: Preferably Lyft ,Uber drivers Date Posted:4/10/22 Job ID:DRIVE - WAV-R Job D...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packaging Engineer
  • Brunel
  • Fall River, MA
  • Packaging Engineer Company Overview: Our client is a leading food production company specializing in soups, side dishes,...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Office Supervisor
  • Graduate Providence
  • Providence, RI
  • Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Business Analyst, Customer Solutions - Recordkeeping and Operations
  • Fidelity TalentSource LLC
  • Smithfield, RI
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Asst. Front Office Manager
  • Graduate Providence
  • Providence, RI
  • Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management compa...
  • 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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