Coordinator, Talent Development

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston is seeking a Coordinator, Talent Development to build and sustain collaborative relationships through appreciative advising, helping students optimize their educational experience and progression toward on-time graduation.

You will provide academic advising to Talent Development students individually and in groups, conduct weekly meetings, and participate in developing support services, retention initiatives, and family engagement as part of a broad

Qualifications

• Provide academic advising to Talent Development students through appreciative advising (≤140 chars)
• Conduct weekly individual and group meetings with Talent Development students (≤140 chars)
• Conduct Progress Check Point evaluations with Talent Development students (≤140 chars)
• Assist in the development/coordination of support services such as those that support transition, first-year experience, and retention (≤140 chars)
• Maintain confidential records, reports, and documentation regarding Talent Development students (≤140 chars)
• Maintain a network of contacts and resources (≤140 chars)
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of resources that support student success, such as financial aid (≤140 chars)
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of University policies and procedures that support and assist in retaining students (≤140 chars)
• Assist in the coordination and update the Talent Development History book (≤140 chars)
• Represent Talent Development on various University committees (≤140 chars)
• Participate in scholastic standing review as needed (≤140 chars)
• Assist with parent and family engagement (≤140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement for Talent Development students through appreciative advising.
• Conduct weekly individual and group meetings with Talent Development students.
• Conduct Progress Check Point evaluations with Talent Development students.
• Assist in the development/coordination of support services such as those that support transition, first-year experience, and retention.
• Maintain confidential records, reports, and documentation regarding Talent Development students.
• Maintain a network of contacts and resources.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of resources that support student success, such as financial aid.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of University policies and procedures that support and assist in retaining students.
• Assist in the coordination and update the Talent Development History book.
• Represent Talent Development on various University committees.
• Participate in scholastic standing review as needed.
• Assist with parent and family engagement.

Job description

Coordinator, Talent Development

Posting Number: SF02219

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 7

Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Ranage: $47,768 - $54,000

Department: Talent Development

Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/13/2026. Applications received after 10/13/2026 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships through appreciative advising. Assist the student in optimizing their educational experience, support retention, and progress towards on-time graduation. Provide academic advising on an individual and group basis for students in Talent Development. Ensure that Talent Development students' progress toward graduation in a timely and systematic way.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic advisement for Talent Development students through appreciative advising.
• Conduct weekly individual and group meetings with Talent Development students.
• Conduct Progress Check Point evaluations with Talent Development students.
• Assist in the development/coordination of support services such as those that support transition, first-year experience, and retention.
• Maintain confidential records, reports, and documentation regarding Talent Development students.
• Maintain a network of contacts and resources.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of resources that support student success, such as financial aid.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of University policies and procedures that support and assist in retaining students.
• Assist in the coordination and update the Talent Development History book.
• Represent Talent Development on various University committees.
• Participate in scholastic standing review as needed.
• Assist with parent and family engagement.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Social Media accounts, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Assist/market all of the program's special events, such as seminars and conferences, as they relate to student leadership development and peer mentoring.
• Work evenings and weekends, when necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

• Personal and university-issued computers, printers, database management, and spreadsheet software.

Posting Date: 09/22/2026