THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
March 16, 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 03-25-09

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.

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (127), W. Alton Jones. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME -16 hrs.). SHIFT: 1pm to 11:30pm (Sat); 6am to 12 Noon (Sun). DAYS OFF: Mon-Fri. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 12/31/2009 (FUNDING + LEAVE TO PROTECT STATUS). Hours and days off may vary according to work load. Refer to Req# 12449

(REPOST): Housekeeper, C94 L528, (10046), Facilities Services. Salary Range: $28,749-$30,751 (BALLENTINE, SHERMAN BLDG, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 12 W. ALUMNI, AUTOMOTIVE, CENTRAL RECEIVING, LANDS & GROUNDS, 210 FLAGG ROAD, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, GREENHOUSE, CHAFEE, COASTAL, LIPPITT, RODMAN, TAFT, TYLER, WHITE & WOODWARD). SHIFT: 6am to 2:30pm. DAYS OFF: Sun. & Mon. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 05/31/2009 (LWOP). ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY. Refer to Req# 12446

Data Control Clerk, ACT/NEA, (5194), Pharmacy. Salary Range: $31,605-$34,383. SHIFT: 8:30am to 4:30pm. DAYS OFF: Sat. & Sun. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. Refer to Req# 12445

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NON-CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
March 16, 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.

Director, Dining & Retail Food Services, NUNC, (107069), Dining Services. Salary Range: $67,656- $146,176 (Full time/calendar year rate). Responsible for the administration of the University's dining and retail food services which include the dining halls, the cash operations, catering services, warehouse, bakery and administrative services, as well as ID card and Campus Access activities. Responsible for the management of the summer meal service program for conferences and camps. Using creative and innovative thinking, the Director is responsible for meeting the needs of the campus community, while reaching required financial objectives. Required: Baccalaureate degree with specialization in food science and nutrition, hospitality management, hotel and restaurant administration, business administration, or a related field; at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the management of a large, complex, high-volume food service facility; working knowledge of State purchasing procedures, federal and state health laws; demonstrated experience in labor relations in a union environment; working knowledge of computerized menu management, access and inventory systems; working knowledge of computerized ID systems; demonstrated experience participating on capital construction projects; demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff, and to prioritize and multi-task; excellent interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication skills. Must be creative and innovative in thinking and work habits, with a commitment to diversity and customer service. Preferred: Registered and licensed dietitian, Master's degree in food service management, or MBA. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 04-17-09 to: Charles Henderson III, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12314

Marine Research Specialist I, PSA/NEA, (106583), GSO (Metcalf Institute). Salary Range : $31,782- $38,698 (salary will be prorated to reflect part-time schedule). Position is part-time (26/hrs week), limited to 11/7/09 with extension contingent on funding. Conduct independent research and compose formal communications in support of the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting projects. Lead effort to develop a strategic outreach program for Metcalf Institute. Research and implement outreach activities and maintain records and databases. Assist in the implementation of endowment and grant-funded activities of the Metcalf Institute. Required: Bachelor's degree in a science, English, public relations/communications, journalism or related field; experience in conducting literature searches using resources such as the library and Internet; ability to perform independent research and to provide written summaries of such; strong demonstrated skills in writing, time-management, organization, and attention to detail; strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, and a proactive, team approach to work; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; proficiency with the Internet and email; commitment to diversity. Preferred: Communications and/or public relations experience; experience in marketing strategy; non-profit fundraising experience; experience with database management and graphing functions of Microsoft Excel; ability to research and identify strategic use of resources. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 04-03-09 to: Sunshine Menezes, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12417

Coordinator, HRL/Educational Programs, PSA/NEA, (106830), Housing & Residential Life. Salary Range: $45,745-$57,232 (salary will be prorated), as this position is a 10-month academic year position with an option for summer employment on a funding availability basis. Responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of undergraduate in-hall residential educational programs including, but not limited to, first year programs, living and learning communities, residential peer mentoring, and retention programs, Work directly with in-hall staff, including HRL central administrative office responsibilities. Required: Master's degree in student personnel or related field; minimum of two years of professional experience in the area of college residential life; experience with out-of-classroom educational and development programs within residential communities/halls with direct involvement in at least one of the following program areas: first-year programs, residential peer mentoring, living and learning, student assessment, and/or retention programs; outstanding verbal and written communication skills and computer skills; strong human relations skills. Preferred: Post-graduate degree full-time residential life experience; experience working with diverse student populations. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 04-10-09 to: Joan M. Harrington, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12374

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