Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email karen_healey@uri.edu Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Building(s) Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To perform technical work providing information, publication, resource, reference and other statewide, centralized information/library/communications services; to access and process data through electronic networks and the Internet using word processing, the World Wide Web (WWW) and various software programs; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor with latitude for the the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to established policies, procedures and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
To perform a variety of technical work providing information, publication, resource, reference and other statewide centralized information/library/communications services.
To access and process data through electronic networks and the Internet using word processing, the WWW and various software programs.
To assist in answering requests and providing information on a wide variety of services and programs.
To answer the telephone and in-person requests for general information from other state agencies and the general public.
To make routine contacts with the public, state officials, employees, etc.
To disseminate printed materials and correspondence.
To compile and maintain statistics and other data.
To provide information and assistance to state agencies community organizations, the public and others.
To receive and process requests for reformatting of state documents into alternative formats.
To perform simple, routine repairs to equipment.
To maintain an inventory of supplies.
To do related work as required. Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of state government, services and programs; a working knowledge of general office practices; the ability to perform duties in the areas of preparation and maintenance of materials, publication, data processing equipment, distribution and resource; the ability to access and process data through statewide networks using word processing, the WWW and various software programs; the ability to perform keyboard functions with reasonable speed and accuracy; the ability to compile reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff and the public, the ability to perform simple routine repairs to equipment; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a senior high school; and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment in a position providing information to the public or employment in a clerical position involving the use of computer equipment and software
OR: any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Work Hours 4:30PM TO 12:30AM — Sunday through ThursdayDays Off: Friday & Saturday
WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF WILL VARY DURING ACCORDING TO WORKLOAD AND WINTER INTERCESSION, SPRING BREAK, AND THE SUMMER SEASON. Posting Date 02/08/2025 Closing Date 02/17/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT https://web.uri.edu/hr/files/Classified-Benefits-At-A-Glance-1-22.pdf AND
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
Successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check paid for by the University, Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14736 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No * Have you gained experience through employment in a position providing information to the public? Yes No * Have you gained experience through employment in a position involving the use of computer equipment and software? Yes No * Are you currently a State employee within Union ESP-URI/NEARI? Yes - I understand that if I am a lateral transfer and the senior most bidder, I must accept this position. Please contact Karen Healey in HR with questions about this at (401)874-5267. No