Strategic Workforce Development Coordinator

University Of Rhode Island; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Coordinator, Workforce Development in Kingston to support non-credit programs, OSI academic offerings, and enrollment processes. You will ensure alignment with employer and funder priorities while managing administrative functions and data reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in higher education administration, strong customer service, and proven event planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, business, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of administrative experience in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and support.
• Demonstrated event planning experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience using data and computer software programs (e.g., word processing, database management, spreadsheet).
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Workforce development programs and respond to external inquiries with strong customer service.
• Support OSI academic programs, including dual and concurrent enrollment, ahead of each term.
• Plan and support OSI conferences and events for sustainability and reputation.
• Design and execute evaluation plans for OSI projects with clear reporting.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through grants and partnerships.
• Contribute to OSI marketing with web, ads, LinkedIn, and event sponsorships.
• Improve operational efficiency across the department and with stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in education

administrative experience in higher ed

customer service experience

communication with faculty/staff/stu­d

program development and support

event planning

interpersonal and verbal communication

written communication

data and software literacy

team collaboration with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, adult education, business, communications, or related field

Master’s degree in education, adult education, business, communications, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Coordinator, Workforce Development in Kingston to support non-credit programs, OSI academic offerings, and enrollment processes. You will ensure alignment with employer and funder priorities while managing administrative functions and data reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in higher education administration, strong customer service, and proven event planning skills.