Project Coordinator, Center for Innovation and Interdisciplinary Studies (CIIS) Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Project Coordinator, Center for Innovation and Interdisciplinary Studies (CIIS)
Salary
$35.00 Hourly
Location Providence College
Job Type
Temporary Staff
Job Number
PC00110
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Office of Academic Affairs
Opening Date
06/13/2025
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NU
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and amunitymitted to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission. Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and ismitted to fostering a Beloved Community— an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of themon good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, kledge andmitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to . The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found (Download PDF reader). Overview
The project coordinator for the Center for Innovation and Interdisciplinary Studies (CIIS) will provide administrative and programmatic support. This role includesanizing events, developing and managingmunications, and supporting the Center’s daily operations and initiatives. This role will also assist in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across partner institutions in the Rhode Island Research Administration Collaborative (RI-RAC). This position is a part-time, grant-funded role at 20 hours per week. The grant is scheduled for two years, (August 2025-August 2027).
Duties and Responsibilities
The project coordinator willanize events and activities advancing the Center’s goals; schedule advisory board meetings; schedule faculty outreach events and small group convenings; develop and sendmunications to faculty and staff; track programmatic and administrative data related to center activities; support all day-to-day operations of the CIIS. (50%)
The project coordinator will advance the objectives of the Rhode Island Research Administration Collaborative (RI-RAC) by using College tools to identify funding opportunities for interdisciplinary teams, liaison with Sponsored Projects and Research Compliance (SPaRC) to identify and support large-scale grant proposal development, and support developing a database/lists of faculty expertise across RI-RAC partners. (40%)
All other duties as assigned. (10%)
Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred 1 year of higher education experience preferred
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPoint, Excel) point and or Canva experience
Employer
Providence College (RI)
Address
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, Rhode Island, 02918-0001
Phone
(401) 865-2341
Website
providence.edu
Project Coordinator, Center for Innovation and Interdisciplinary Studies (CIIS)