THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
February 9, 2009

PLEASE NOTE: The University in many instances must give preference to civil service candidates on a list or qualified union members with seniority. (Classified positions fall under the State's Civil Service System, and primarily include the University's service/maintenance/dining positions, clerical support positions, nurses, and various technical/para-professional positions. Please continue to the Non-Classified Job Openings section to view faculty and various administrative/professional positions.)

Application deadline date 02-13-09

Applications (no emails, please) must be received in the Office of Human Resource Administration by 4:30pm on the application deadline date. ***SEPARATE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING***
Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resource Administration, 80 Lower College Road, Kingston,
RI 02881 or (401) 874-2416 or by faxing your application to (401) 874-5741.

(REPOST): Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (190), Dining. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE) (PART-TIME - 20hrs.). SHIFT: 5pm to 10pm. DAYS OFF: Mon, Fri & Sat. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. Reduced work year (August to May). Refer to Req# 12414

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Application Deadline Date 02-18-09

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (133), W. Alton Jones. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME - 16hrs.). SHIFT: 6am to 10am (Sun); 2pm to 8:30pm (Mon & Tues). DAYS OFF: Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 12/31/2009 (FUNDING). Hours and days off may vary according to work load. Refer to Req# 12411

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (265), Dining. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE) (PART-TIME - 20hrs.). SHIFT: 5pm to 10pm. DAYS OFF: Mon, Fri & Sat. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 05/16/2009 (FUNDING). Reduced work year (August to May). ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY. Refer to Req# 12412

Housekeeper, C94 L528, (20), Dining. Salary Range: $22,115 - $23,655 (ACADEMIC YEAR) (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE). SHIFT: 11:30am to 10pm. DAYS OFF: Mon, Tues & Wed. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. Reduced work year (August to May). ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY. Refer to Req# 12413

Senior Word Processing Typist, ACT/NEA, (5706), Multicultural Center. Salary Range: $29,736- $32,135. SHIFT: 8:30am to 4:30pm. DAYS OFF: Sat. & Sun. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. Applicants must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application. Refer to Req# 12408

Senior Word Processing Typist, ACT/NEA, (169), Research & Economic Developmnt. Salary Range: $29,736-$32,135. SHIFT: 8:30am to 4:30pm. DAYS OFF: Sat. & Sun. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 06/30/2009 (FUNDING). Applicants must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application. Refer to Req# 12409

Higher Education Finance Office Preaudit Clerk, ACT/NEA, (143), General Accounting. Salary Range: $32,993-$36,145. SHIFT: 8:30am to 4:30pm. DAYS OFF: Sat. & Sun. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 06/20/2009 (FUNDING). Refer to Req# 12410

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SNOW REMOVAL & GROUNDS WORK

SPECIAL REPOST FOR

LOCAL 528 MEMBERS

The Department of Landscape and Grounds is preparing a list for 2009 of Council 94/Local 528 employees to assist, complement or relieve Grounds personnel during snow removal operations and a list for grounds maintenance work. Employees on the Sign Up list(s) will be notified when additional workers are needed to support the Landscape and Grounds department personnel. Personnel will be contacted by Seniority and in rotation.

Snow removal work includes: shoveling, snow blowing, de-icing, sanding, operating small equipment and other related duties. Training for the operation of equipment will be scheduled.

Grounds maintenance work includes: weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, raking, mowing, sweeping, litter and trash collection, shoveling, setup and breakdown for campus events, athletic games, and other related duties.

Interested personnel must sign up with Diana Mondragon, in the Sherman building second floor, before February 19, 2009. Must show URI ID to sign up, no phone calls will be accepted. Any names received after February 19, 2009 will be added to the bottom of the list.

NOTE: Personnel are required to work overtime in their home department before accepting overtime work in other departments.

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NON-CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
February 9, 2009

The following listing includes openings for faculty positions and various professional and executive/administrative staff positions.

Resume, cover letter and other requested documents should be sent to the named search committee chair, req #, URI, PO Box G, Kingston, RI 02881.

Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer, NUNC, (108658), Women's Soccer. Under the direction of the head coach, assist with the successful administration of the women's soccer program, including teaching, motivating, evaluating and recruiting qualified high caliber student-athletes. Required: Bachelor's degree; successful experience coaching women's soccer at the college level, preferably Division I. Also required: proven organization skills and administrative ability; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; commitment to diversity; demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, evaluate and recruit qualified high caliber student-athletes; computer proficiency, including ability to maintain recruiting and fundraising databases; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to recruitment and player eligibility. Preferred: Professional soccer playing experience; top level club experience; familiarity with US Soccer Club structure and recruiting; USSF and/or NSCAA coaching credentials. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-20-09 to: Zachary T. Shaw, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12388

Assistant University Purchasing Agent, PSA/NEA, (107862), Purchasing. Salary Range: $45,745- $57,232 (Full time/calendar year rate). Position is limited to one year with extension contingent on funding. Assist the University Purchasing Agent in managing and directing the procurement functions for the University's campuses, with specific emphasis on the procurement functions of the research community. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and two years of purchasing experience in public or private employment with high volume of purchasing activity required, OR associate's degree in business administration or related field with minimum of five years of purchasing experience in public or private employment with high volume of purchasing activity required. Experience in research activity procurement and contract administration at an institution of higher education or in the public sector preferred. This position requires that the incumbent be able to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff. Must be able to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills; commitment to diversity. Extensive experience with Microsoft programs, including word and excel, required. PeopleSoft Financials experience preferred. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-26-09 to: Betty Gil, Search Chair, Refer to

Req# 12398

Ram Van Driver (2 Positions), NUNC, (New), Student Life. Salary Range: $20,070-$41,742 (salary will be prorated to reflect part-time schedule). These are permanent part-time (20-25 hrs/week), academic year positions. There is a required 3-week leave without pay between Fall and Spring academic semesters. Responsible for transporting University students with disabilities to classes and other academic activities, primarily on the Kingston campus. Required: Minimum of high school diploma from an accredited high school; RI Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); one year of experience operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle; one year of experience working with persons with disabilities; demonstrated customer service experience; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with personnel from a wide variety of offices and job functions; experience with office procedures, including telephone communication; computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; commitment to diversity. Preferred: One year of experience working with college students; one year of experience providing transportation services on a college campus; experience with independently creating and managing rider schedules. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-20-09 to: Pamela A. Rohland, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12401

Research Assistant I, PTAA, (108090), Biological Sciences. Salary Range: $23,543-$29,430 (Full time/calendar year rate). Position is limited to 12/19/09 with extension contingent on funding. Work under the general supervision of the PI to conduct physiological and biochemical research, and to manage laboratory and field operations. Required: Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology; up to one year of research experience including both laboratory and field research settings, and including minimum of one month of experience at sea; coursework and experience in marine animal environmental physiology; experience with biochemical assays for metabolites and animal composition; experience in the collection, maintenance, photography and identification of oceanic zooplankton; research SCUBA certification; experience in laboratory management; willingness to work at sea for extended periods; strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; commitment to diversity. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-20-09 to: Brad A. Seibel, Search Chair, Refer to

Req# 12397

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