Specialist, Academic Technology

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $65K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ June 6th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Specialist, Academic Technology. This role involves managing and configuring the Starfish early alert and appointment system and supporting the implementation of a new student success system, focusing on user experience, system configuration, and stakeholder support to improve student retention and outcomes across the university.

Highlights

Manage and maintain the Starfish early alert and appointment-making system and assist with a new student success platform implementation.
Collaborate with ITS to ensure integration between PeopleSoft, Brightspace, Starfish, and other platforms.
Provide end-user training and functional and technical support to faculty, staff, and students.
Analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Manage small-scale projects related to system enhancements and develop associated documentation.
Required experience includes minimum two years in higher education student success systems or related fields and proficiency in ERP or student success technologies.
Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree and programming experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP systems preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills, and commitment to equity and inclusion are essential.
Position is full-time, non-exempt, limited duration with anticipated renewal, and pays between $59,013 and $65,000.
Department: Retention and Academic Success Center, focused on supporting student success initiatives across the university.