Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a temporary Program Operations Coordinator to support and enhance Continuing Education's Youth Summer Camps Program at Tillinghast Place. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Continuing Education (CE) Division whose mission is to educate students of all ages in art and design with high-quality accessible programs.
The Program Operations Coordinator will provide support for students, parents and faculty during the 2023 summer camp session. This position will help ensure a positive, meaningful, and rich learning environment for students. The Program Operations Coordinator will support drop-off and pick-up procedures for students, maintain studios and facilities requests, assist instructors and teaching assistants and maintain regular communication with parents and CE staff.
We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse population of students, instructors, and staff.
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience working with databases and proficiency with systems and technology required, with preference given to experience with 25Live, Workday, Destiny Solutions or an equivalent SIS.
Must be innovative and solution-oriented, able to work independently and as a part of a highly collaborative team.
Creativity, flexibility, and broad cultural experiences and personal warmth are essential.
The ability to travel to off-site locations.
Must be available to work 8 weeks and attend all mandatory training.
Must be First Aid certified (training available)
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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RISD continues to build on a distinguished history of providing innovative leadership in art and design education through its commitment to creative experimentation and risk taking. This progressive, inquisitive attitude permeates our campus culture, supporting the 2,450 undergraduate and graduate students, along with the 1,000 faculty members, curators, administrative and support staff who form our community.
RISD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer offering a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package. If you find a position that suits you here, you’ll become part of an inspiring community of staff, faculty and students that thrives on creativity and values everything art and design bring to our everyday lives.