Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02200
Job Title
Project Director, URI Medical School
Position Number
TBD
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level
Salary Hiring Range: $170,000 - $190,000
Pay Grade Range
Grade Level: 18
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Office of the President
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Position is a full-time calendar year, limited term for 3 years with possible extension.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
THIS POSITION IS IMMEDIATELY ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Rhode Island (URI) seeks a highly strategic, execution-focused leader to serve as Project Director, School of Medicine Implementation. This individual will lead the project to coordinate the launch of URI's new School of Medicine-one of the most significant academic, healthcare, and economic initiatives in the state.
Reporting initially to the President of the University, working closely with the University's implementation consultant, the Provost, and partnering with the Founding Dean upon their appointment, the Project Director will be responsible for end-to-end execution of the medical school implementation strategy, ensuring alignment across governance, accreditation, operations, fundraising, facilities, and statewide partners.
This role directs the coordination, integration, and execution of a complex, multi-year initiative targeting inaugural student matriculation in FY30.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Serve as the University's primary liaison to the implementation consultant, coordinating work plans, deliverables, governance activities, and transition of implementation responsibilities to the University and Founding Dean.
• In collaboration with University leadership and upon appointment of the Founding Dean, steward the overall implementation of the URI School of Medicine, coordinating all aspects from planning through launch and early operations.
• Establish timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide regular, data-driven progress reporting to senior leadership.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials for University leadership, the Board of Trustees, state officials, and other key stakeholders to support informed decision-making and project accountability. Develop and manage an integrated master implementation plan aligned to:
• Leadership and accreditation
• Finance and Facilities Funding and Resource Development
• Communications and Public Affairs
• Community Engagement
• Serve as the operational lead for the School of Medicine Steering Group, in support of the President, Provost, and senior leadership.
• Work with the Founding Dean to manage the LCME accreditation process.
• Support the onboarding of the Founding Dean (target mid FY27) and serve as an advisor to them.
• Partner with Government Relations and University leadership to coordinate legislative engagement, state agency partnerships, and implementation activities requiring state support.
• Coordinate with the URI Foundation to support execution of a major fundraising campaign (~$100M goal) to meet startup funding requirements.
• Work with Founding Dean to develop short- and long-term financial sustainability models, and
track financial milestones critical to reporting deadlines, accreditation milestones, and launch readiness.
• Work with the Administration and Finance teams of the University to develop and implement a phased facilities strategy which includes:
• Renovation of existing campus spaces in preparation for initial cohorts
• Expansion to support enrollment growth
• Planning for a future dedicated medical school facility
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. 10-15+ years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects and initiatives.
3. Demonstrated experience in: Large-scale program or project management; Cross-functional leadership and execution; Working with executive leadership, governing bodies, and external entities such as local/state government, hospital systems and service providers.
4. Experience building and managing governance structures, steering committees, advisory groups, and executive reporting processes.
5. Experience developing and tracking implementation plans, milestones, key performance indicators, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, and organizational readiness measures.
6. Exceptional organizational change management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and consensus among internal and external constituencies.
7. Strong executive communication skills, including preparation of materials and presentations for governing boards, executive leadership teams, elected officials, donors, and community stakeholders.
8. Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and mission-driven leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
1. Advanced degree strongly preferred (e.g., MBA, MPA, MPH, EdD).
2. Experience in: Academic medicine, healthcare systems, or higher education; Launching new programs, organizations, or major initiatives; Accreditation processes or regulatory environments
3. Familiarity with: Clinical partnerships and clinical education models; Public-sector or state-funded initiatives.
Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16997
