Executive Assistant to VP, Community & DEI - On Campus

University Of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, RI, seeks an experienced professional to provide administrative and operations support to the VP for Community, Equity and Diversity. This in-person role develops procedures, manages deliverables, and coordinates communications across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include budget administration, calendar management, and event coordination, with opportunities to supervise student workers and support outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, websites, scheduling).
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication proficiency.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience working with diverse groups/populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operations support to the VP for Community, Equity and Diversity.
• Assist in budget preparation and fiscal administration, including travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Coordinate VP calendar and meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.
• Support marketing, outreach, and publication of reports and community updates.
• Coordinate events, AV needs, catering, room setup and materials for meetings and programs.
• Hire and supervise student workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may require evenings or weekends.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, RI, seeks an experienced professional to provide administrative and operations support to the VP for Community, Equity and Diversity. This in-person role develops procedures, manages deliverables, and coordinates communications across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include budget administration, calendar management, and event coordination, with opportunities to supervise student workers and support outreach efforts.