Education Administrative Assistant III

• Candidates selected for further consideration may be required to complete a practical exercise. The exercise is a candidate screening tool that may be used to assess computer software skills specific to the job. Examples include but are not limited to Microsoft Word (mail merge, formatting, etc.), Microsoft Excel (charts, tables, formulas, etc.), and typing.
• Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS00649

Position Title

Position Title Higher Education Administrative Assistant III

Division

Division Academic Affairs Division

Department Name

Department Name Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Classified

General Statement of Duties

Within a college/university system, to assist in the organization and maintenance of a wide variety of complex academic programs and services by performing complex administrative support functions; to utilize college enterprise software systems with common business applications and a wide variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and other contemporary office software; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of an academic department chair, Dean, faculty or other designated academic professional; work instructions are typically provided at the beginning of assignments and is subject to episodic review by a supervisor for conformance with such policies, procedures and methods.

Supervision Exercised

To serve in an advisory or consulting capacity to Higher Education Administrative Assistant I’s and II’s or other staff assigned;
As assigned by a superior, to supervise, provide guidance to, be a resource for and review the work of Higher Education Assistant I’s and II’s, or other assigned staff.

Position Overview

The Higher Education Administrative Assistant III provides advanced administrative and operational support to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, contributing to the effective delivery of academic programs and services. Working closely with faculty, staff, and students, this position coordinates school activities, maintains academic and research records, prepares reports, and facilitates access to campus resources. The role also supports grants and financial processes, reviews transactions, monitors expenditures, coordinates purchasing and inventory, and processes student work-study payroll information.

Using college enterprise systems, the position supports accurate reporting, efficient operations, and compliance with institutional and state requirements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the work of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development while applying strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• Within a college/university system, to assist in the organization and maintenance of a wide variety of complex academic programs and services by performing complex administrative support functions.
• To utilize college enterprise software systems with common business applications and a wide variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and other contemporary office software.
• To perform advanced clerical support functions in connection with…