Executive Operations Coordinator

University of Rhode Island Foundation; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

University of Rhode Island Foundation in Kingston, RI is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the CEO and executive office. This full-time exempt role focuses on scheduling, communications, and coordinating priorities across the Foundation and university.

The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional organization, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day executive operations and scheduling across the organization and university.
• Manage multiple requests and competing priorities with professionalism.
• Prepare, edit, and review documents and reports with accuracy.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate with URIF team members.
• Operate autonomously while maintaining a collaborative, diplomatic approach to complex priorities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship-building

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

University of Rhode Island Foundation in Kingston, RI is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the CEO and executive office. This full-time exempt role focuses on scheduling, communications, and coordinating priorities across the Foundation and university.

The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional organization, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.