Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Finance & Administration

Rhode Island School of Design; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to join Finance and Administration. The role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of Finance and Administration and reports directly to the Director of the Office of the SVP for Finance and Administration.

The position serves as the first point of contact for the office and supports faculty, staff, students, trustees, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably supporting senior or executive leadership.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administration and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Screen calls, visitors, and correspondence, responding independently when appropriate.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, meeting materials, and other documents with accuracy and professionalism.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to join Finance and Administration. The role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of Finance and Administration and reports directly to the Director of the Office of the SVP for Finance and Administration.

The position serves as the first point of contact for the office and supports faculty, staff, students, trustees, and external partners.