Administrative Officer
University of Rhode Island
Posting Details Position Information Posting Number CS02183 Job Title Administrative Officer Position Number TBD FTE FLSA Exempt Pay Rate Salary Range $59,684 - $68,574 Pay Grade Level 324 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 Payroll Office Contact(s) Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
University of Rhode Island Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317 Contact Email jvisinho@uri.edu Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Building(s) Carlotti Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes 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 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. Environmental Conditions None Work Hours Monday through Friday – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Posting Date 09/19/2025 Closing Date 09/28/2025 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. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15707 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
University of Rhode Island Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-2317 Contact Email jvisinho@uri.edu Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Building(s) Carlotti Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes 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 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. Environmental Conditions None Work Hours Monday through Friday – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Posting Date 09/19/2025 Closing Date 09/28/2025 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. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15707 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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