New 
Administrative Officer
 University of Rhode Island | |
paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Oct 03, 2025 | |
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Administrative Officer Posting Number: CS02194 FTE: FLSA: Exempt Pay Rate: Salary Range: $59,684 - $68,574 Pay Grade Level: 324 Union: ESP-URI/NEARI (Educational Support Professionals) Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department: Dean Environment& Life Science Campus Location: Duties and Responsibilities: To assist the head of a department, agency or division by relieving such superior of complex administrative duties and responsibilities that are directly related to the primary function of the agency and purpose of the work of said superior. To study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations. To work with the Division of Methods, Research and Office Services on method studies and to implement changes approved by the agency head. To perform varied public relations duties such as preparing news releases and writing and delivering speeches, and meeting with community groups to explain agency programs and engender public interest and participation. To assist a superior by performing administrative tasks and research in preparation of the agency's annual budget. To supervise the performance of the work of a staff engaged in providing administrative supporting services including personnel, budget, fiscal and supply. To coordinate the flow of work among the various units within the agency and; to assign or reassign space, equipment, supplies and personnel as necessary, to expedite the flow of work. To handle important and routine correspondence. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office management and the ability to apply this knowledge in supervising and coordinating the work of a staff engaged in performing administrative supporting services; the ability to prepare reports and findings, conclusions, and recommendations; the ability to write and deliver speeches to groups; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a staff assistant to an agency head or as a technician in a staff service of a large organization involved in making administrative studies and analyses. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Posting Date: 10/02/2025 Closing Date: 10/12/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Full-Time, 35 hrs., Calendar Year A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits. To learn more about the benefits package, please visit: https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/ The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University. To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15764 jeid-26ac981072ed614f8256dc0d54718e8f | |