Coordinator, College of Business

Position Information

Posting Number SF02218 Job Title Coordinator, College of Business Position Number PS# 00001843 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Dean, College of Business Contact(s)

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

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/10/26. Applications received after 10/10/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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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.

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Position Summary

Coordinate and manage the administrative operations and academic advising support for the College of Business in accordance with the academic rules and regulations established by the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Dean, or designee, in providing student services within the College of Business. Act on behalf of the Dean in the Dean’s absence.
• Manage and coordinate the completion of degree audits for students planning to graduate each semester. Collaborate with academic advisors, academic units, and departments to ensure students meet all degree requirements.
• Coordinate catalog changes for the College and ensure all updates are current and approved through the appropriate University processes. Utilize approved changes to develop advising materials, including curriculum sheets and other advising resources.
• Coordinate and manage scholastic and academic standing processes, including associated petitions.
• Provide administrative support to the College of Business Dean’s Office and perform other related duties as assigned. |
• Serve as a resource for area coordinators, department chairs, academic advisors, faculty, and staff to promote consistent and accurate academic advising throughout the College.
• Support the Associate Dean with course scheduling, curriculum planning, and student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services to evaluate incoming transfer students’ academic credits and conduct preliminary NCAA eligibility reviews.
• Assist Enrollment Services with annual updates to the Academic Progress Report (APR) based on curriculum and degree requirement changes.
• Facilitate college-wide advising by maintaining documentation and resources for the training and ongoing development of academic advisors.
• Identify students at risk of not completing their degree requirements and collaborate with advisors, academic units, and departments to provide appropriate support and intervention.
  
  

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

• Personal computers
• Printers
• Word processing software
• Database management software
• Spreadsheet software
  
  

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in Student Affairs or a related field, OR experience in higher education (may include time as graduate student), OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years full-time experience in Student Affairs or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and/or other analytical software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and populations.
  
  

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EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 09/24/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – diversity statement.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17083