Top 35 Higher education administration Jobs in Rhode Island

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
University of Rhode Island —Kingston, RI
- $48,771 - $53,059 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
3d
Administrative Assistant
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $22.04 - $36.37 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
admin assistant 24
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $22.04 - $36.37 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Word processing
- English
Administration Assistant PD
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $22.04 - $36.37 an hour
- Per diem
- Hospital
- Word processing
- Office
Executive Assistant II to the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance
Rhode Island College —Providence, RI
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- 5 years
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
11d
Administrative Coordinator
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Project management
- University
1d
Laboratory/Office Coordinator
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $19.03 - $31.39 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
Administrative Assistant/Surgical Coordinator
University Orthopedics —East Greenwich, RI
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Quick Apply
7d
Enrollment Services Assistant - Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University —Newport, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Inventory management
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Executive Assistant I
University of Rhode Island —Kingston, RI
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Research
- Mid-level
Secretary C
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $23.60 - $24.65 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Hospital
- English
- Mid-level
- On-the-job training
Assistant Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
University of Rhode Island —Kingston, RI
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- Oracle
- Research
- University
1d
Medical Secretary
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- English
- Mid-level
Lead Medical Secretary
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $20.96 - $34.61 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Outpatient
Executive Assistant to the Provost / Vice President of Academic Affairs
Rhode Island College —Providence, RI
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Unit Secretary
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
Clerical Group Leader
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $19.97 - $32.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Word processing
- Research
Administrative Director, Interdisciplinary Research Centers
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- University
5d
Financial and Administrative Coordinator
Brown University —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d
Sr. Office Assistant Athletics
Providence College —Providence, RI
- $22.00 - $24.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Basic math

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HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

University of Rhode Island -
Kingston, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,771 - $53,059 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Statistics
Confidential information handling
Word processing
Enterprise software
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Academic institution experience
Employee relationship building
Data summary reports
Data management
Desktop applications
Experience at colleges/universities
Productivity software
Office experience

Full Job Description

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Posting Number: CS02272
FTE:
FLSA:
Pay Rate:
Salary Range: $48,771 - $53,059
Pay Grade Level: Grade 315
Union: ESP-URI/NEARI (Educational Support Professionals)
Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department: Teacher Education
Campus Location: Kingston

Duties and Responsibilities:
Within a college/university system, to perform higher level administrative support functions in an academic department or departments.

To assist in answering requests and providing information related to programs and services within an educational environment utilizing college enterprise software systems with common business applications, and a wide variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and other contemporary office software.

To serve as a lead administrative worker in in an academic department or departments. To provide administrative support for finance and budgetary functions.

To produce and present detailed reports on departmental key performance indicators. To develop and maintain policies and procedures for the academic department(s).

To coordinate with faculty within the academic department to arrange for any special services required by students, such as referrals for tutoring, disability services, Writing Center, English as a Second Language programs, or Career Development.

To prepare informational and statistical academic reports incorporating information from the data management system to track grade point averages, grades, academic probation, etc.

To create and manipulate queries within the college's enterprise software system to produce reports and documents such as class rosters, academic transcripts, facility load reports, and others.

To make classroom reservations utilizing the college's event management computer system.

To convey pertinent information to faculty, staff, students and visitors as it relates to a wide range of policies and procedures of the college.

To process student add/drop course requests.

To coordinate office schedules for work study students within an academic department.

To enter hours worked for the biweekly work study student payroll for the academic department.

To maintain electronic and/or paper records for the academic department.

To answer in-person, telephone or email inquiries for the academic department and respond appropriately.

To convey information to students regarding course offerings, courses of study and academic policies and services.

To schedule faculty advising appointments for students, as well as other events for the academic department chair and faculty. To maintain and requisition department supplies utilizing the college's enterprise software system in compliance with college and state purchasing protocols.

To perform routine maintenance of office machinery and equipment.

To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

The ability to integrate information from one type of application package to another; the ability to effectively communicate information to all interested parties within a higher education setting; skills in organizing and multi-tasking; strong written and verbal communication skills; a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, word processing and other computer software; the ability to effectively prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, the college/university departments, and other state and private agencies and organizations and employees; a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information; a working knowledge of a higher education system; the ability to generate accurate and concise informational and statistical reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school supplemented with courses in computer information systems; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment in performing general office tasks of a complex nature in an academic setting, including the use of enterprise software systems with common business applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and other contemporary office software;
OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 07/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
URI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16853

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