Associate Director of the Sherlock Center

Associate Director of the Sherlock Center Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be advised that Rhode Island 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.

Posting Number NC00825

Position Title Associate Director of the Sherlock Center

Division Academic Affairs Division

Department Name Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

The Sherlock Cente
r, Rhode Island’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities ( UCEDD ), is seeking a dynamic and mission‑driven Associate Director to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape statewide impact, strengthen inclusive communities, and guide innovative programs that enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a strategic partner to the Executive Director, the Associate Director plays a key role in driving the UCEDD’s mission, ensuring excellence in service delivery, and advancing the initiatives outlined in the UCEDD’s five‑year plan. This leader will oversee core operational functions—including staff supervision, program planning, evaluation, and financial stewardship—while cultivating collaborations across agencies, providers, and community stakeholders. The Sherlock Center’s adult initiatives
, include employment, conflict‑free case management, self‑directed supports, workforce development, and other emerging topics impacting adults with disabilities.

The Associate Director is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the overall administration of the UCEDD , which includes carrying out the mission, core functions and federal requirements of the UCEDD . The Associate Director will participate in the planning, development, and implementation of operational functions including hiring, supervising and mentoring staff, as well as monitoring, implementing and reporting on the UCEDD’s five-year work plan.

• To serve as an effective member of the Sherlock Center’s leadership team; to exercise initiative consistent with the Sherlock Center’s goals and objectives; to provide effective leadership consistent with UCEDD five-year plan and other project requirements.
• To effectively represent the UCEDD with a wide range of public and private organizations, groups and individuals; to represent the Sherlock Center on committees, boards, and at a variety of public events and activities.
• To assist in overall program planning and development, fiscal integrity, program and staff evaluation.
• To assist in the efficient and effective delivery of a coordinated program of direct or support services.
• To develop and oversee a variety of service contracts and or grants, as required. As assigned, to develop and maintain appropriate information systems and to generate and disseminate analyses, reports and recommendations as required.
• Helps develop processes and procedures to improve the day-to-day management of the UCEDD .
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 20 full-time equivalent ( FTE ) employees.
• Ensures that related policies, procedures, and standards are maintained.
• Contributes to the core functions of the UCEDD , including activities of training/teaching, conducting research, disseminating evidence and best practices, and demonstrating model services.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of the Sherlock Center.

• Knowledge of teaching strategies that promote the participation of individuals who have complex developmental or other disabilities.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive approaches to informing, supporting and engaging diverse populations or communities, including individuals with complex developmental or other disabilities
• Knowle…