Graduate Administrative Assistantship – Communications Office

January 28, 2020
 

The Communications office in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences is currently searching for a student for a full-time graduate administrative assistantship for the Spring 2020. The position is renewable each semester depending upon evaluation of work and full-time enrollment continuation in a PhD or Master’s level graduate program at URI.  Please see the description of duties below.

 

Description of Duties for Graduate Administrative Assistant

  • Assist the Communications Manager for the College and across departments within the College pertaining to the implementation, maintenance, and proliferation of on-line processing and web site development.
  • Perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Serve as the IT support assistant with both web and desktop support.
  • Assist the Communications Manager in resolving helpdesk tickets, troubleshoot computers, perform wordpress web updates etc.
  • Interface with the various College department resources as warranted for preliminary assessment of department website requirements and to demonstrate enhancements and standards that could impact their websites

 

Required Skills:

  • Should have experience in WordPress, HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS and Java Script.
  • Must have basic knowledge in setting up domain accounts, network drives and servers.
  • Should have experience in Desktop support.
  • Should have experience with Windows and Mac Operating system, installing drivers, connecting printers. etc.
  • Should have knowledge in Photoshop.

Hours:  20 hrs per week, flexible (between 9AM to 6PM)
Compensation:  Tuition remission and stipend consistent with graduate administrative assistantship. Hourly work is available in summers.

 

How to apply:

Applicants should email a letter of application and resume including the names and contact information of at least 2 references to chandudondeti@uri.edu ASAP.  Applicants may include a sample of any relevant work as it pertains to duties described in the position. Applicants must also indicate the degree program in which they will be enrolled in the Spring 2020. Make sure you are available for a quick interview.