Assistant Business Management Officer

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Assistant Business Management Officer

General Statement of Duties:
Assist a Business Management Officer or an administrative superior in a small state department or agency in the supervision, control, and direction of business management services and related work as required.

Supervision Received:
Receive general and specific instructions in accordance with work assignments; work is reviewed upon completion or occasionally in process for conformance to instructions and institution policies.

Supervision Exercised:
Assist in the supervision of the work of non‑medical staff; review work performance in process and/or upon completion.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:

• Supervise clerical services, including maintenance and control of files and records related to personnel actions and operations of all department or agency services, including financial records and accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the department’s or agency’s budget and supervise its execution and control according to established procedures.
• Assist in procurement activities, including responsibility for the preparation and initial approval of requisitions for materials, equipment, supplies, and services; and supervise the maintenance of an inventory control system for such materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in supervising the work of others engaged in general and routine maintenance and repair services; and as directed by a superior, arrange the appropriate parties for providing assistance to solve maintenance and repair services too difficult for departmental maintenance and repair employees.
• Assist a superior in the supervision, control, and direction of other departmental or agency activities or services.
• Review the effectiveness of the various services and performance of subordinates and make recommendations thereon.
• Interpret instructions, policies, plans, objectives, and rules and regulations to subordinates and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Capacities:
Familiarity with the principles, practices, and procedures of business management as applied in a small state department or agency; ability to assist in supervision, control, and direction of a staff engaged in office services; budget preparation and execution; procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies; inventory control and disbursement; special and routine maintenance and repair services; and ability to interpret the department’s or agency’s policies, plans, objectives, and rules and regulations to subordinates and others;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and subordinates.

Education:

Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in accounting or business administration; OR any combination of education and experience substantially equivalent.

Full‑time, 35 hours per week, Calendar Year position.

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; paid time off; paid state holidays; and a mandatory retirement plan.

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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401‑874‑2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services  positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the search process may be subject to applicable bargaining unit procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background report paid for by the university.

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM — Monday through Friday;
Days Off:
Saturday & Sunday