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Specialist, Summer Sessions & URI Winter J Term
Specialist, Summer Sessions & URI Winter J Term
Posting Number: SF02246
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 8
Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Department: Office of Strategic Initiatives
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary:
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 12, 2026. Applications received after November 12, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK REMOTELY ON FRIDAYS, AND BE ON CAMPUS M-TH
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist with the coordination of administrative, student service, communication, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, and university partners, support daily office operations, and contribute to outreach and enrollment initiatives. Oversee the day-to-day activities of student employees and interns. Assist with all marketing efforts related to Summer Sessions and Winter J Term.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term, including maintaining program records, tracking deadlines, and supporting assigned activities throughout the planning and registration cycles.
Respond to inquiries from URI and visiting/non-degree students, faculty, and families regarding URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term course offerings, application procedures, registration, and enrollment. Assist and refer questions to appropriate university offices as needed.
Monitor and respond to the office's shared email inbox and telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
Assist with maintaining enrollment information and tracking student registration activity.Assist with program communications and marketing activities.
Assist in website development and updates for the Winter J Term and Summer Sessions.
Participate in campus events, information sessions, and outreach activities to promote Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term and provide information to prospective and current students.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office's intern team and student employees, including coordinating schedules, assigning projects and responsibilities, providing training and guidance, and monitoring progress and completion of assigned work.
Recommend improvements to student services, communications, and administrative processes and assist with implementing approved changes.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, office equipment, word processing and spreadsheet software, student information systems, databases, and digital communication platforms.
Posting Date: 10/30/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17281
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Posting Number: SF02246
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 8
Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Department: Office of Strategic Initiatives
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary:
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 12, 2026. Applications received after November 12, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK REMOTELY ON FRIDAYS, AND BE ON CAMPUS M-TH
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist with the coordination of administrative, student service, communication, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, and university partners, support daily office operations, and contribute to outreach and enrollment initiatives. Oversee the day-to-day activities of student employees and interns. Assist with all marketing efforts related to Summer Sessions and Winter J Term.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term, including maintaining program records, tracking deadlines, and supporting assigned activities throughout the planning and registration cycles.
Respond to inquiries from URI and visiting/non-degree students, faculty, and families regarding URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term course offerings, application procedures, registration, and enrollment. Assist and refer questions to appropriate university offices as needed.
Monitor and respond to the office's shared email inbox and telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
Assist with maintaining enrollment information and tracking student registration activity.Assist with program communications and marketing activities.
Assist in website development and updates for the Winter J Term and Summer Sessions.
Participate in campus events, information sessions, and outreach activities to promote Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term and provide information to prospective and current students.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office's intern team and student employees, including coordinating schedules, assigning projects and responsibilities, providing training and guidance, and monitoring progress and completion of assigned work.
Recommend improvements to student services, communications, and administrative processes and assist with implementing approved changes.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, office equipment, word processing and spreadsheet software, student information systems, databases, and digital communication platforms.
Posting Date: 10/30/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17281
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
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