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University of Rhode Island

Vice Provost for Academic Resource Management

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $200K - $230K

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Vice Provost for Academic Resource Management. This role directs strategic resource planning for Academic Affairs, overseeing budget management, labor relations, and academic space allocation to align resources with the University's Strategic Plan. The position manages the subvention allocation process, collaborates with academic deans and business officers on financial planning, supervises labor relations staff, and advises the Provost on financial and resource matters.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement strategic financial resource allocation across Academic Affairs in partnership with the Provost.
  • Create policies and procedures related to institutional resource use and promote innovative resource management practices.
  • Manage subvention allocation supporting the University’s activity-based budget model and liaise with academic leaders for financial planning.
  • Develop performance metrics and long-term financial forecasts aligned with academic priorities.
  • Supervise the assistant vice provost for academic personnel and other staff involved with labor relations and faculty matters.
  • Required proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday) across student, HR, finance, and grant modules.
  • Must hold a Master’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, or business administration and have at least seven years of financial management experience in a complex organization.
  • Strong knowledge of higher education financial operations and human resource policies required.
  • Compensation is anticipated between $200,000 and $230,000 annually.
  • Department: Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Rhode Island.