Part-Time Front Desk & Operations Associate

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner has an immediate need for a part‑time operational support staff member at its Westerly Education Center, a workforce training and postsecondary education center located in Westerly. The role focuses on frontline customer service, general clerical duties, and ensuring safe, smooth operations.

Shifts include day and evening hours. A high school diploma is preferred; background screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass a successful background screening.
• Professional appearance.
• Must have a vehicle or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Answer main telephone, assist callers, take messages, and direct calls to appropriate program staff.
• Perform noncomplex, general clerical, word processing and office support duties.
• Act as frontline customer service representative for Westerly Education Center.
• Assist guests by providing information and services or directing guests to the appropriate source for assistance.
• Assist with staff coverage needs to support the delivery of services including room rentals, catering, courses, workforce development training and test proctoring.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner has an immediate need for a part‑time operational support staff member at its Westerly Education Center, a workforce training and postsecondary education center located in Westerly. The role focuses on frontline customer service, general clerical duties, and ensuring safe, smooth operations.

Shifts include day and evening hours. A high school diploma is preferred; background screening is required.