Project Director, URI Medical School

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $170K - $190K 💻 Other 🗓️ August 31st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Project Director, URI Medical School. The role leads the full implementation of URI's new School of Medicine, coordinating strategy execution across governance, accreditation, operations, fundraising, facilities, and statewide partners to support the inaugural student matriculation in FY30.

Highlights

Lead coordination and integration of multi-year School of Medicine launch initiative.
Serve as primary liaison to implementation consultant and university leadership.
Establish timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and provide data-driven progress reports.
Prepare executive briefings and decision-support materials for key stakeholders.
Manage accreditation process and support Founding Dean onboarding.
Coordinate legislative engagement, major fundraising campaign (~$100M goal), and facilities planning.
Required: Bachelor's degree, 10-15+ years managing complex projects, executive communication skills.
Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA), experience in academic medicine, healthcare, or higher education.
Salary hiring range: $170,000 - $190,000 annually.
Position is full-time, limited term of 3 years with possible extension, reporting to the University President.