Program Coordinator, Summer & Winter Sessions

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Specialist to coordinate administrative, student services, communications, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. You will support students, faculty, and partners, assist with daily operations, and help expand outreach and enrollment.

You will oversee student employees and interns, contribute to marketing efforts, and help update web content for the programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communication, or related field.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience in social media account management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate marketing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated event planning experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar image editing software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administrative operations of URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term, including maintaining program records, tracking deadlines, and supporting assigned activities throughout the planning and registration cycles.
• Respond to inquiries from URI and visiting/non-degree students, faculty, and families regarding URI Summer Sessions and Winter J Term course offerings, application procedures, registration, and enrollment. Assist and refer questions to appropriate university offices as needed.
• Monitor and respond to the office’s shared email inbox and telephone inquiries, providing accurate information, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
• Assist with maintaining enrollment information and tracking student registration activity.
• Assist with program communications and marketing activities.
• Assist in website development and updates for the Winter J Term and Summer Sessions.
• Participate in campus events, information sessions, and outreach activities to promote Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term and provide information to prospective and current students.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office’s intern team and student employees, including coordinating schedules, assigning projects and responsibilities, providing training and guidance, and monitoring progress and completion of assigned work.
• Recommend improvements to student services, communications, and administrative processes and assist with implementing approved changes.

Skills

Customer service

Social media management

Marketing planning

Effective communication

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, communication, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Specialist to coordinate administrative, student services, communications, and marketing activities for Summer Sessions and URI Winter J Term. You will support students, faculty, and partners, assist with daily operations, and help expand outreach and enrollment.

You will oversee student employees and interns, contribute to marketing efforts, and help update web content for the programs.