Department: Institutional Equity & Human Resources
About CCRI
The Community College of
Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement
for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and
we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional
and personal growth.
Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences,
backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
We strive to hire and retain culturally
competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and
what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.
Job
Summary
Assist the Office of Institutional Equity and Human Resources with the day-to-day administrative support of the
front desk operations of the department. Respond to employee inquiries and provide assistance as needed. Support a variety of other routine
human resources functions and complex projects as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties may
include:
- Screen and interpret telephone calls; receive visitors; and supply information on policies and operations in
a polite, sensitive, and competent manner. - Maintain and monitor the department email daily, disseminate inquiries to the appropriate
person/people. - Assist the day-to-day functions including but not limited to employment verifications, unemployment claims, loan
forgiveness forms, etc. - Assist in the processing of personnel actions for the College employees to include, but not limited to,
hires, terminations, leaves, upgrades, promotions, and changes to demographic data. - Ensure accurate processing, verification, and
maintenance of new hire paperwork and personnel documents. - Process complex material such as State required forms using an
(electronic typewriter) and handle departmental mailings. - Provide clerical support to the department as needed, assistant with
managing calendars & budget, arranging meetings, copying, filing, maintaining office supplies inventory appointments, etc. - Ensure
the confidentiality of all office transactions, files, and reports. - Prioritize work to ensure efficiency and that all required
deadlines are met. Maintain an office environment conducive and sensitive to the varying needs of employees, College and other agency
officials and the public. - Maintain cordial working relationships with various college departments to ensure the proper processing,
delivery and/or receipt of information. - Perform other routine tasks and projects relevant to the Institutional Equity and Human
Resources office.
Minimum Requirements
- At least three years of experience in a complex
professional environment - Excellent communication, organizational and strong analytical skills
- Proficiency with word
processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software; excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication
skills. - Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse
environment. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to
remain calm under pressure. Ability to collaborate cooperatively with others.
Competencies
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information: 19 hours/week
Salary/Hourly Rate: $22/hour
Desired Start Date: ASAP
EEO
Statement
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.
CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression,
marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to
equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination
prohibited by Title IX.
The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime
statistics. Reports can be made available upon request.
