Rhode Island School of Design · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, SEI Programs and Training
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRhode Island School of Design is seeking an Assistant Director for SEI Programs and Training to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of equity-focused initiatives. The role involves developing impactful training programs, managing communications strategies, and fostering partnerships to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of social equity initiatives across campus.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of assigned strategic SEI initiatives by setting clear goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes; apply research and data insights to innovate programming, optimize internal processes, and support campus-wide equity efforts
Develop, deliver, and assess impactful SEI training programs, toolkits, and events for staff, faculty, and students, integrating community feedback and emerging best practices
Drive continuous improvement by researching and piloting new approaches to equity-focused programs and training, assessing their effectiveness, and making recommendations for their integration into broader institutional strategies
Support the Associate Director with operationalizing SEI’s long-term vision, ensuring alignment between daily operations, strategic priorities, and campus-wide equity goals
Establish scalable systems and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent delivery and sustainability of SEI programming and training across departments
Support the institutionalization of inclusive practices across divisions and departments through consultation, collaboration, and capacity-building efforts
Manage the development and execution of SEI’s communications, creating content and best-practice templates for digital platforms, newsletters, and promotional materials to ensure accessible, inclusive, and impactful messaging
Monitor engagement metrics and feedback to refine communication strategies and demonstrate SEI’s impact to internal and external audiences
Strengthen SEI’s visibility and influence by cultivating strategic partnerships with campus and community partners, leveraging collaboration to enhance program reach and effectiveness
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of three years' experience in educational programming, learning and development or similar field, with demonstrated knowledge or experience with social equity and inclusion initiatives
Demonstrated commitment in fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, with the ability to connect with others and build relationships rooted in mutual trust through active listening. Must also be dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging within the RISD community
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with individuals across a wide range of identities and roles
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Zoom, Canva, with comfort maintaining and updating website content and learning new tools and systems
Strong project management skills and comfort with data-driven decision making
Preferred
Familiarity with and ability to utilize social media platforms
Company
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a school in Providence.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alicia Luzón, SHRM-CP
Social Equity and Inclusion Partner
Alison Douglas
Senior Human Resources Partner
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