Director of Operations, Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI)

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $135K - $155K 💻 Operations 🗓️ June 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Director of Operations for the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI). The role oversees daily OECI operations, chairs the Council of Fellows, and coordinates development and execution of research plans and initiatives while supervising staff and leading personnel actions.

Highlights

Manage daily operations of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI).
Chair the OECI Council of Fellows and assist Principal Investigators in vision execution.
Develop and enforce operational plans and timelines supporting OECI affiliates.
Liaise with sponsor organizations to co-develop project concepts and plans.
Supervise URI OECI staff, set work priorities, and lead personnel actions.
Utilize Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat software tools.
Anticipated salary range: $135,000 - $155,000 annually.
Require a Master’s degree and at least ten years of maritime-focused leadership experience.
Experience in project management, budget execution, and navigating complex administrative environments required.
Travel up to 45-60 days per year with possible extended time at sea.