Coordinator, Workforce Development, Office of Strategic Initiatives

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Coordinator for Workforce Development in the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The role supports non-credit workforce development, dual/concurrent enrollment programs, grant evaluation, and conference planning within OSI.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with at least two years in higher education administration, strong communication, event planning, and data proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; required for all applicants.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience in higher education.
• Strong communication, event planning, program development, and data/software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce development programs responding to external inquiries and align services with employer and funder priorities.
• Support academic programs by assisting student enrollment, onboarding, and instructor support for OSI-related programs.
• Plan and manage OSI conferences and events to maintain program sustainability and reputation.
• Design and execute grant and program evaluations providing data-driven insights and communication to stakeholders.
• Identify new revenue-generating opportunities including grants and partnerships consistent with URI's mission.
• Contribute to OSI marketing efforts through web development, paid advertising, and social media engagement.
• Create operational efficiencies by streamlining administrative processes and improving stakeholder support.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Program development

Data analysis

Word processing

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator, Workforce Development, Office of Strategic Initiatives. The coordinator supports administrative and operational functions related to non-credit workforce development programs, academic programs including dual and concurrent enrollment, grant evaluation, and conference planning within the Office of Strategic Initiatives.

Highlights

• Coordinate workforce development programs responding to external inquiries and aligning services with employer and funder priorities.
• Support academic programs by assisting student enrollment, onboarding, and instructor support for OSI-related programs.
• Plan and manage OSI conferences and events to maintain program sustainability and reputation.
• Design and execute grant and program evaluations providing data-driven insights and communication to stakeholders.
• Identify new revenue-generating opportunities including grants and partnerships consistent with URI's mission.
• Contribute to OSI marketing efforts through web development, paid advertising, and social media engagement.
• Create operational efficiencies by streamlining administrative processes and improving stakeholder support.
• Proficient with personal computers, word processing, database management, Google Suite, and Microsoft 365.
• Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in related fields, minimum two years administrative experience in higher education, strong communication, event planning, program development, and data/software proficiency.
• Salary hiring range is $68,000 - $75,000 with full-time calendar year, limited status through 06/26/2027 and anticipated renewal.