Temporary Program Operations Coordinator, Tillinghast Place

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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