Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$170,000 - $190,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Project Director, URI Medical School
Project Director, URI Medical School
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Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
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 | 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, andtrack 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| Environmental Conditions |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
| Posting Date | 08/29/2026 |
| 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 |
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