THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
August 4, 2008

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 08-13-08

Applications must be received in the Office of Human Resource Administration by 4:30pm on the application deadline date.
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, (65), W. Alton Jones. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME - 16hrs.). SHIFT: 12 Noon to 8:30pm (Wed., & Thurs.). DAYS OFF: Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues. & Fri. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 12/31/2008 (FUNDING). Hours and days off may vary according to work load. Refer to Req# 12255

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (66), W. Alton Jones. Salary Range: $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME - 16hrs.). SHIFT: 6am to 12 Noon (Sun.); 3pm to 8:30pm (Mon. & Tues.). DAYS OFF: Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat. There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED: 12/31/2008 (FUNDING). Hours and days off may vary according to work load. Refer to Req# 12256

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NON-CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
August 4, 2008

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.

Interim Assistant Director, Publications/Design Services, PSA/NEA, (107397), Publications. Salary Range: $53,055-$66,960 (Full time/calendar year rate). This is an interim position, limited to one year with possible extension. Limited to current URI employees. Administer and direct the visual design, graphic production and electronic publishing activities of the University's Publications Office. Supervise the activities of the graphics department in the Publications Office. Supervise Production Coordinator in maintaining and upgrading hardware and software components of a sophisticated office electronic publishing system for print and Web publications. Oversee and coordinate the concept development, graphic design and production of a sophisticated program of publications and periodicals designed to support the institutional advancement priorities of the Division of University Advancement and the recruitment and information al objectives of the University's academic programs. Serve as Art Director and primary designer for the Advancement Website, and serve as ongoing member of the University-wide Web Committee. Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related professional graphic arts degree required. A minimum of five years' professional experience in publications design with at least two years of publications management required. Prior experience supervising graphic designers as an art director or a director of creative services preferred. A proven sense of graphic design aesthetics and a thorough knowledge of print and Web-based publication production techniques required. Advanced experience in Macintosh publishing and layout applications (inDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for print publications and Web authoring required. Sophisticated technical knowledge of electronic publishing hardware, software and system networking required. This position requires that the incumbent possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and 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. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 08-15-08 to: Russell Kolton, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12254

Teacher, Child Development Center , PSA/NEA, (107333), Human Science & Services. Salary Range: $45,745-$57,232 (salary will be pro-rated to reflect part-time schedule). This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), limited to six months with extension contingent on funding. Responsible for curriculum planning and implementation, as well as for the supervision of a group of pre-primary children at the Child Development Center in Kingston. Responsible for the supervision and training of undergraduate students interning in the Center. Communicate with the families of the children in the Child Development Center, and serve as a representative of the Child Development Center to the surrounding community. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field required; master's degree in early childhood education preferred. Must have and maintain early childhood education teacher certification valid within the State of Rhode Island. Must meet all DCYF and RI Department of Education requirements and certification, including police criminal checks. Must have some experience teaching pre-primary children in a laboratory school or related setting (one year preferred). Must demonstrate practices consistent with developmentally appropriate early childhood educational practice according to the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Experience in supervising undergraduates in teacher preparation programs preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 08-15-08 to: Susan Warford, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12226

University Police Sergeant, PTAA, (105561), Security. Salary Range: $36,853-$48,020 (Full time/calendar year rate). Provide supervision to Police Officers and lesser rank public safety personnel at the University of Rhode Island campuses. With a high degree of professionalism, promote public safety, enforce laws and Board of Governors and University of Rhode Island regulations; effect arrests in accordance with provisions of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; maintain order and security on premises within the legal jurisdiction; provide emergency medical services to the University community; protect life and property. Required: Associate's degree, preferably in police science or other related curriculum; successful completion of a police training curriculum approved by the RI Police Officers' Commission on Standards and Training prior to hire; significant law enforcement experience such as gained through a minimum of three years of employment with a campus police force, a municipal or state police force, or other governmental enforcement organization; excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to work evening and weekend hours; ability to work within a diverse community. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and CPR certificate. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate. Must satisfactorily pass a formal review process, which may include agility, psychological and/or competency tests. Must pass a national criminal background check. Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 08-22-08 to: Stephen N. Baker, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12224

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