Specialist, Summer Sessions & URI Winter J Term

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Specialist to coordinate administrative, student services, communications, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. You will support students, faculty, and partners, assist with daily operations, and help expand outreach and enrollment.

You will oversee student employees and interns, contribute to marketing efforts, and help update web content for the programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communication, or related field.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience in social media account management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate marketing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated event planning experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar image editing software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term, including maintaining program records, tracking deadlines, and supporting assigned activities throughout the planning and registration cycles.
• Respond to inquiries from URI and visiting/non-degree students, faculty, and families regarding URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term course offerings, application procedures, registration, and enrollment. Assist and refer questions to appropriate university offices as needed.
• Monitor and respond to the office’s shared email inbox and telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
• Assist with maintaining enrollment information and tracking student registration activity.
• Assist with program communications and marketing activities.
• Assist in website development and updates for the Winter J Term and Summer Sessions.
• Participate in campus events, information sessions, and outreach activities to promote Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term and provide information to prospective and current students.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office’s intern team and student employees, including coordinating schedules, assigning projects and responsibilities, providing training and guidance, and monitoring progress and completion of assigned work.
• Recommend improvements to student services, communications, and administrative processes and assist with implementing approved changes.

Skills

Customer service

Social media management

Marketing planning

Effective communication

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communication, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Specialist, Summer Sessions & URI Winter J Term

Position Information

Posting Number

SF02246

Job Title

Specialist, Summer Sessions & URI Winter J Term

Position Number

109544

FTE

1.00

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Professional Staff

Union

PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Status

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department

Office of Strategic Initiatives

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Campus Location

Kingston

Grant Funded

No

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 12, 2026. Applications received after November 12, 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 Eligibility

THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK REMOTELY ON FRIDAYS , AND BE ON CAMPUS M-TH

Position Summary

Assist with the coordination of administrative, student service, communication, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. Provide information and assistance to students, faculty, and university partners, support daily office operations, and contribute to outreach and enrollment initiatives. Oversee the day-to-day activities of student employees and interns. Assist with all marketing efforts related to Summer Sessions and Winter J Term.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term, including maintaining program records, tracking deadlines, and supporting assigned activities throughout the planning and registration cycles.
• Respond to inquiries from URI and visiting/non-degree students, faculty, and families regarding URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term course offerings, application procedures, registration, and enrollment. Assist and refer questions to appropriate university offices as needed.
• Monitor and respond to the office’s shared email inbox and telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
• Assist with maintaining enrollment information and tracking student registration activity.
• Assist with program communications and marketing activities.
• Assist in website development and updates for the Winter J Term and Summer Sessions.
• Participate in campus events, information sessions, and outreach activities to promote Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term and provide information to prospective and current students.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office’s intern team and student employees, including coordinating schedules, assigning projects and responsibilities, providing training and guidance, and monitoring progress and completion of assigned work.
• Recommend improvements to student services, communications, and administrative processes and assist with implementing approved changes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Personal computers, office equipment, word processing and spreadsheet software, student information systems, databases, and digital communication platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communication, or related field.
• 2. Demonstrated customer service experience.
• 3. Demonstrated experience in social media account management.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate marketing activities.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
• 6. Demonstrated event planning experience.
• 7. Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• 8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• 9. Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar image editing software.
• 10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

10/30/2026