"Research Assistant II (OLLI - Gerontology)"

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document - References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SF01809

Job Title Research Assistant II (OLLI - Gerontology)

Position Number 106908

FTE 0.51

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 3

Pay Grade Range Hourly Rate Pay: $20.00 - (Part-time 18- Hours per week)

Status Part-time, Limited, Calendar Year

Department Information

Department Gerontology

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 

Extension Contingency Notes 

Position part-time, 18-hours per week, calendar year, limited to June 28, 2025 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 10 , 2024. Applications received after July 10, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide administrative support related to curriculum and member services.

Duties and Responsibilities 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with office related matters, including answering phones, greeting, and assisting members, preparing documents and reports, scheduling meetings, and maintaining office equipment and supplies.

Provide technical assistance to OLLI faculty.

Prepare and process faculty honorariums.

Assist with the preparation of the OLLI semester Program catalog, including the input of data and proofreading.

Process member class feedback and communicate appropriately with OLLI faculty.

Provide member service back up including serving as registrar, processing parking registration, and other support services related to ongoing member communication.

Provide a variety of functions to support operations and member services.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Suite (Power Point)

Required Qualifications 

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of two years’ administrative experience in a complex professional environment.

3. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

4. Demonstrated time management and organization skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

6. Demonstrated experience with computer systems (including, but not limited to: word processing spreadsheets, Microsoft Suite and Adobe products).

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

11. Demonstrated ability to work evenings as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications 

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience in working with the public.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions 

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 06/18/2024

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 – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13526

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Other Document - References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?

Yes

No

* Do you have a minimum of two years’ administrative experience in a complex professional environment?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated time management and organization skills?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated experience with computer systems (including, but not limited to: word processing spreadsheets, Microsoft Suite and Adobe products)?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?

Yes

No

* Do you have demonstrated ability to work evenings as assigned?

Yes

No

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