Company Description: At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solvechallenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eightschools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. Withsmall classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strengthof liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-roundedknowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship sothat students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
RogerWilliams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusionand respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelonglearning, professional development, and academic innovation.
To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and supportof diversity and inclusion, please visit .
Roger Williams University School of Law is a leader inlegal education, a go-to source for state and regional legal expertise, and an integral part of legal culture and conversation. As thestate's only law school, RWU Law offers a rigorous yet supportive academic environment, a diverse community, the undivided attention of ourstate bench and bar, exceptional clinical and externship programs, a top faculty and a broad, accomplished and growing alumni base.
Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Diversity and Outreach, Roger Williams University School of Law,the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the successful administrative operation in support of the Academic Excellence Program andthe Office of Diversity and Outreach in the School of Law.
Academic Excellence Program
Schedule workshops, labs,open-door hours, and Enrichment sessions.
Maintain the online bank of handouts, videos, and worksheets on writing and learning topics asrequested.
Assist in updating and organizing data from the Writing and Learning Center scheduling software.
Assist in updating andorganizing data regarding the Academic Excellence program initiatives as requested.
Prepare and disseminate hard copies of teachingmaterials during Orientation or other informational sessions as requested.
Locate and order texts and materials as necessary andrequested.
Regularly update the office website.
Coordinate events including room bookings, food ordering, online event requests, andZoom facilitation.
Accurately reconcile the complete departmental credit card statements.
Add Writing Teaching Assistants andTeaching Fellows to the payroll and resolve timesheets, as necessary.
Update and organize resources on the Academic Excellence Bridgessite as requested.
Leadership Equity, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Program
Provide administrative support for the RWULaw LEAD Program that focuses on building community and connections for incoming 1L students, especially BIPOC and first-generation lawstudents.
Post, collect, and disseminate applications.
Update surveys and disseminate as requested.
Coordinate travel andperform other duties as requested.
Office of Diversity and Outreach
Provide daily administrative support for the Directorof Diversity and Outreach, including, but not limited to, maintaining calendar, scheduling meetings, drafting correspondences, andmaintaining and respecting confidentiality, professional protocol, and individual privacy.
Regularly update the office website.
Accurately reconcile the complete departmental credit card statements.
Serve as administrative support on the Diversity and InclusionSteering Committee (DISC) and assist with project management for all the group's subcommittees.
Welcome a diverse range of students,faculty, and administrators who interact daily with the Office of Academic Success and the Office of Diversity and Outreach
Coordinateoffice events including flyer development, room bookings, food ordering, online-event requests, and Zoom facilitation.
Provide pre- andpost-event support for all events hosted by the Office of Diversity and Outreach
Event support includes, but is not limited to,maintenance coordination; set-up and registration; creation of nametags; and sending confirmation emails for all events hosted by theoffice. Requirements: Associate degree in a related field.
Three to five years of administrativeand project coordination experience.
Strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
Ability to setpriorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changes in priorities, and shift between tasks and jobs.
Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills, including the ability to communicate with various internal and external audiences to determine needs and conveyinformation.
Ability to work with a wide spectrum of students, including those from first-generation backgrounds, BIPOC communities,LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.
Ability to learn and apply web-posting techniques.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with law students, faculty, and staff. PreferredQualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field. At the University's discretion, the education andexperience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalentcombination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Additional Information: Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer andcommitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected byapplicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here. RWU prohibits all forms ofdiscrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972(Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should bereported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be foundhere: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded topromptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: /EmailAddress: Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usuallyfall within the following range for this position: $20.67 - $22.60/per hour ApplicationInstructions: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter ofinterest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how youwould be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
