Coordinator, Workforce Development, Office of Strategic Initiatives

Kappaalphapsi1911; Kingston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; 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, based at Kingston. The role supports non-credit workforce programs, OSI academic programs, dual and concurrent enrollment, and conferences.

Duties include program coordination, student onboarding, platform management, and event planning, with emphasis on data-driven evaluation and revenue opportunities. Open until filled with initial review of applications by 09/21/26.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Workforce development programs and respond to external inquiries with strong customer service.
• Support OSI academic programs including dual and concurrent enrollment and onboarding processes for students.
• Ensure functionality across URI platforms (e-Campus, Brightspace, Flywire, etc.).
• Plan and manage OSI conferences and events to support reputation and sustainability.
• Assist in grant and program evaluation with data-driven insights and clear communication.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through grants and partnerships.
• Contribute to OSI marketing efforts with web, ads, LinkedIn, and event sponsorships.
• Create operational efficiencies by streamlining administrative processes across the department.

Job description

**Coordinator, Workforce Development, Office of Strategic Initiatives** **Posting Number:** SF02208 **Position Type:** Professional Staff **Union:** PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc **Pay Grade Level:** Grade Level: 10 **Pay Grade Range:** Salary Hiring Range: $68,000 - $75,000 **Department:** Office of Strategic Initiatives **Campus Location:** Kingston **Job Description Summary:** **Search will be open until filled.** First consideration will be given to applications received by 09/21/26. Applications received after 09/21/2026 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:** Reporting to the Assistant Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, support all administrative and operational functions related to non-credit workforce development programs, OSI academic programs, dual and concurrent enrollment, grant evaluation, and conferences. **Duties and Responsibilities:** **KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Coordinate Workforce development programs: Respond to external inquiries related to OSI programs while demonstrating customer service. Ensure employer and funder priorities are being addressed in all aspects of the program design, delivery, and evaluation phases. Support all administrative and operational functions for workforce development programs. Support academic programs (including dual and concurrent enrollment): Assist students through the enrollment and onboarding processes for OSI academic programs (including dual and concurrent enrollment) ahead of each academic term. Support instructors assigned to teach sections related to OSI academic programs. Ensure functionality and accuracy across URI technological platforms, including e-Campus, Brightspace, Flywire, and others. Plan OSI conferences and events: Plan and support all aspects of OSI conferences and events to ensure sustainability and reputational excellence. Conduct grant and program evaluation: For all OSI evaluation projects, assist in designing and executing custom evaluation plans that provide stakeholders with data-driven insights via clear and consistent communication and presentation. Identify new revenue generating opportunities: Pursue funding sources (especially grants), external partnerships, and prospective programs that are consistent with URI's mission and revenue generating for the institution. Contribute to OSI marketing efforts: With web development, paid advertising, LinkedIn presence, and event sponsorships, contribute to positioning OSI as a premier provider of workforce development programs that drive organizational growth, operational efficiency, individual upskilling, positive return on investment, and innovation. Create operational efficiency: Working across the department and with internal and external stakeholders, identify and implement efficiencies that streamline administrative processes and allow for better stakeholder support as OSI continues to grow. **OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Perform additional duties as assigned by OSI leadership. **LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:** Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management, Google suite, and Microsoft 365. **Posting Date:** 09/11/2026 **To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17072**