Executive Assistant to VP, Community & Equity

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

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI, invites applications for an Executive Assistant II in Professional Staff to support the Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity. This in-person role works on the Kingston campus and serves as a key liaison with units, stakeholders, and partners to optimize administrative workflows.

Responsibilities include administrative and operations support, budget and travel tasks, calendar coordination, communications, event support, and supervision

Responsibilities

• Administrative and Operations Support: Answer phones, greet visitors, disseminate information; maintain organized, confidential filing; track deliverables and deadlines; follow up on action items and monitor outstanding tasks.
• Budget and Fiscal Support: Assist in the preparation and administration of the CED budget(s); prepare spreadsheets and financial documents; support purchasing and travel processes.
• Calendar Coordination and Meeting Support: Manage VP's calendar; prepare agendas and briefing documents; disseminate materials; take and distribute minutes.
• Communications: Support marketing and outreach; create/update public facing materials; gather data; manage CED website for accuracy and brand alignment.
• Event Support: Support CED events; coordinate AV needs, catering, room setup and materials.
• Student Leadership Development: Hire and supervise student workers.
• Other Duties: Occasional evening, weekend, or overtime work may be required.

Job description

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI, invites applications for an Executive Assistant II in Professional Staff to support the Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity. This in-person role works on the Kingston campus and serves as a key liaison with units, stakeholders, and partners to optimize administrative workflows.

Responsibilities include administrative and operations support, budget and travel tasks, calendar coordination, communications, event support, and supervision