Interim Staff Assistant II

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title

Interim Staff Assistant II

Department

Vice President for Academic Affairs Office

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here .

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here .

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 ( TTY : 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement


CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Campus Leader coordinates campus internal and external community relations; works across all of the College’s divisions to coordinate communication and promotional planning for the campus. Manages the campus event calendar and coordinates with the facilities team to schedule both internal and external events for the campus. In partnership with the Campus Leader develop and manage a variety of special campus projects and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Works collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.
• Works collaboratively with others and provides quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Communication Skills:

• Coordinates communication and promotional plans for the campus and assists the Campus. Leader in responding to external community groups, organizations, and individuals.
• Manages communications with students for a variety of on-campus programs.
• Manages communications with faculty and staff regarding campus information and activities.
• Collaborates with the marketing team to provide public information; explains College policies and procedures and coordinates public events.
• Prepares written reports consisting of qualitative and quantitative data, memoranda, draft publications and brochures, and other documents as necessary.

Technical Knowledge:

• Performs data entry utilizing the electronic Student Information System such as Banner or comparable systems.
• Assists with monitoring the enrollment, scheduling, and academic progress of students in early college programs.
• Identifies and maintains records for project participants within the College’s student information system (Banner).
• Disseminates program information by telephone, in person, and electronically to potential and existing students as needed.

Community Engagement:

• Coordinates various campus programs and activities designed to support student success.
• Leads the coordination of a campus cabinet, a small group of faculty and staff charged with maintaining a welcoming and inclusive campus climate, in collaboration with the Campus Leader.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with academic departments and divisions within the college.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with external community agencies and other student support providers.

Departmental Support:

• Performs special projects for the Campus Leader as requested.
• Maintains files and records, including confidential material, required and generated by the program director.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing student support with a demonstrated advocacy and commitment to student success and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by community college and developmental education students.
• Strong technical aptitude including experience with Microsoft suite and enterprise software systems.
• Significant professional experience with problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Well-developed oral and written communication, planning skills, and adaptability.
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required. Excellent organizational skills are required.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

PSA 6

Salary Information

salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit

CCRIPSA

Reports To

Director of Academic Success and Community Partnerships

Permanent/Limited position

Limited

Position End Date

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work Schedule Information

Non-Standard; 35 hours per week

Campus Location

Initially located at the Providence Campus

Civil Service List position

No

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

08/12/2022

Application Close Date

09/05/2022

Posting Number

SF00806

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/3983

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an Associate’s degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing student support with a demonstrated advocacy and commitment to student success and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by community college and developmental education students?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have strong technical aptitude including experience with Microsoft suite and enterprise software systems?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have professional experience with problem-solving and conflict resolution?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have excellent oral and written communication, as well as planning and adaptability skills?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have strong interpersonal and organizational skills?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document