Position Information
Posting Number SF01648
Job Title Specialist II, Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI)
Position Number 106819
FTE 1.
00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12
Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $64,371 - $97,867
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Office Strategic Initiatives
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.
uri.
edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time calendar year position, limited to June 30, 2026 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
First consideration will be given to applications received by November 13, 2023.
Applications received after November 13, 2023, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
To function as a team member to drive the strategic plan of OSI and the Feinstein College of Education, including but not limited to, program planning, development, administration, evaluation, and grant writing.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead programmatic work of defined projects within OSI including program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide expertise and support in all aspects of program planning including, needs assessment, instructional design, materials development, and training delivery.
Work in conjunction with all OSI team members including clerical, project coordinators, fiscal and leadership.
Work with internal and external partners to support credit, non-credit and workforce development initiatives.
Act as a liaison in program development and implementation with private and public agencies.
Implement all phases of program evaluation including evaluation planning, implementation and report writing.
Assist in the identification of funding sources; the preparation of grant proposals; the completion of program reports; program documentation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1.
Master’s degree in education, adult education or related field.
2.
Minimum of five years of experience in higher education evaluating programs, and/or grants.
3.
Demonstrated experience with multi-year grants and programs.
4.
Demonstrated ability to secure funding for projects and program evaluation.
5.
Demonstrated experience in evaluation planning and implementation.
6.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment.
7.
Demonstrated technical and computer skills (including preparing reports and organizing and interpreting data).
8.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients.
9.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
10.
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
11.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations/groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 10/23/2023
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references.
(Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.
uri.
edu/postings/12387
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Other Document - References
Optional Documents
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