Associate Director, Learning for Life
Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Posting Number: NC00820
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Section
Number of Positions Available: 1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date: 02/05/2026
Position Status: Continuing
Union Status
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank: 11NC
Proposed Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Incentives and Rewards
Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
Disability and Insurance Benefits
Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title: Associate Director, Learning for Life
Department Name: Learning for Life
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evening and weekend hours as required.
Academic or Calendar Year: Calendar
Number of Employees Supervised: 1-4
Position Overview
The Associate Director of Learning for Life supports the mission to help underrepresented students persist and succeed in college by coordinating key programs, services, and daily operations. This role provides leadership for student support coordination, supervises and trains Navigator interns and Graduate Assistants, and ensures they are prepared to conduct structured screenings or needs assessments that identify student concerns and facilitate appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the campus food pantry, ensuring a welcoming, student-centered environment, staff development, data tracking and reporting, event coordination, communications support, and representing the Director as needed, and a commitment to holistic, equity‑driven student support.
Primary Purpose
The Learning for Life Associate Director will work with the Director to ensure that all Learning for Life (L4L) department goals and objectives to support underrepresented students to complete college are realized. The Associate Director will oversee, coordinate, and facilitate day-to-day network operations and activities including triage of emergent student concerns and linkage to emergency resources. The Associate Director’s duties include program development; oversight of special projects; student outreach and recruitment; staff development and supervision; timely reporting; and coordination of Navigator training and other network activities. The Associate Director is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the campus food pantry, ensuring it is welcoming, accessible, and student-centered.
Represent the Director in the absence of the Director in order to insure continued efficient and effective operation of the office.
Collaborate with the Director in the coordination and facilitation of Navigator trainings and biweekly All Staff Meetings. This includes development of training materials related to on/off-campus resources, completion of triage appointments/basic needs assessments, protocols for responding to students in crisis (mental health, emergency housing, food insecurity, etc.), facilitating Scholar meetings and Emergency Fund meetings, documentation, ethics, and other related components of Navigator training.
Provide individual/group supervision to Navigator interns and Graduate Assistants in the absence of a Clinical Coordinator.
Contribute towards the training, supervision, and support of all department staff, including professional, clerical, and student staff, including administrative tasks such as payroll.
Ensure appropriate staffing of food pantry. Train, supervise, and support student workers. Monitor inventory and purchase food items, hygiene products, etc. as needed to keep pantry well-stocked. Explore grant opportunities and community partnerships with food banks, supermarkets, farmers markets, etc. for growth and sustainability of food pantry.
Support the Director in the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of all
Design and ensure implementation of data collection, service coordination and reporting systems, including student needs assessment, record-keeping, and service planning.
Provide clinical intervention, planning, and monitoring with students who present chronic or emergent support needs; support and ensure follow-up through a network of Navigators and student support services (i.e., Counseling Center, CARE Team, etc.
Collaborate with the Director to implement annual departmental goals and objectives.
Explore and develop collaborative projects with on and off-campus partners, including Onward We Learn (OWL) and College Visions (CV), to maximize resources and strengthen relations.
Contribute towards the development, updating, and implementation of marketing materials, communications, the website, and social media.
Plan network events and activities, such as the monthly Community Lunch, and coordinate communications to relevant audiences to assure growing participation.
Work with faculty partners to implement Navigator internship opportunities and ensure holistic support to all students served.
Develop coordinated, effective methods and tools for communication among all program participants to document program outcomes and develop reports.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with campus and community partners to provide holistic service for students, participating in college committees, etc.
In the absence of the Director, monitor network expenditures and coordinate accounting activities including purchasing.
Effectively communicate and model the values, vision and mission of the network and Rhode Island College.
Occasional Duties
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Learning for Life.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Progressive leadership and supervisory skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated project and grant management experience.
Ability to handle details, prioritize multiple activities in multiple projects in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrated proficiency in budget management.
Experience preparing data and writing program reports.
Proficiency in basic computer applications.
Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.
Strong respect and desire to support diverse and inclusive communities.
Required Qualifications
MSW degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Three years of demonstrated professional experience in student support services, program coordination, or related functional areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.
Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Off-campus facilities may not be accessible to persons who are disabled.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field?
Yes
No
* Do you have an earned MSW degree?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least three years of demonstrated professional experience in student support services, program coordination, or related functional areas.
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Posting Number: NC00820
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Section
Number of Positions Available: 1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date: 02/05/2026
Position Status: Continuing
Union Status
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank: 11NC
Proposed Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Incentives and Rewards
Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
Disability and Insurance Benefits
Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title: Associate Director, Learning for Life
Department Name: Learning for Life
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evening and weekend hours as required.
Academic or Calendar Year: Calendar
Number of Employees Supervised: 1-4
Position Overview
The Associate Director of Learning for Life supports the mission to help underrepresented students persist and succeed in college by coordinating key programs, services, and daily operations. This role provides leadership for student support coordination, supervises and trains Navigator interns and Graduate Assistants, and ensures they are prepared to conduct structured screenings or needs assessments that identify student concerns and facilitate appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the campus food pantry, ensuring a welcoming, student-centered environment, staff development, data tracking and reporting, event coordination, communications support, and representing the Director as needed, and a commitment to holistic, equity‑driven student support.
Primary Purpose
The Learning for Life Associate Director will work with the Director to ensure that all Learning for Life (L4L) department goals and objectives to support underrepresented students to complete college are realized. The Associate Director will oversee, coordinate, and facilitate day-to-day network operations and activities including triage of emergent student concerns and linkage to emergency resources. The Associate Director’s duties include program development; oversight of special projects; student outreach and recruitment; staff development and supervision; timely reporting; and coordination of Navigator training and other network activities. The Associate Director is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the campus food pantry, ensuring it is welcoming, accessible, and student-centered.
Represent the Director in the absence of the Director in order to insure continued efficient and effective operation of the office.
Collaborate with the Director in the coordination and facilitation of Navigator trainings and biweekly All Staff Meetings. This includes development of training materials related to on/off-campus resources, completion of triage appointments/basic needs assessments, protocols for responding to students in crisis (mental health, emergency housing, food insecurity, etc.), facilitating Scholar meetings and Emergency Fund meetings, documentation, ethics, and other related components of Navigator training.
Provide individual/group supervision to Navigator interns and Graduate Assistants in the absence of a Clinical Coordinator.
Contribute towards the training, supervision, and support of all department staff, including professional, clerical, and student staff, including administrative tasks such as payroll.
Ensure appropriate staffing of food pantry. Train, supervise, and support student workers. Monitor inventory and purchase food items, hygiene products, etc. as needed to keep pantry well-stocked. Explore grant opportunities and community partnerships with food banks, supermarkets, farmers markets, etc. for growth and sustainability of food pantry.
Support the Director in the development, review, evaluation, and implementation of all
Design and ensure implementation of data collection, service coordination and reporting systems, including student needs assessment, record-keeping, and service planning.
Provide clinical intervention, planning, and monitoring with students who present chronic or emergent support needs; support and ensure follow-up through a network of Navigators and student support services (i.e., Counseling Center, CARE Team, etc.
Collaborate with the Director to implement annual departmental goals and objectives.
Explore and develop collaborative projects with on and off-campus partners, including Onward We Learn (OWL) and College Visions (CV), to maximize resources and strengthen relations.
Contribute towards the development, updating, and implementation of marketing materials, communications, the website, and social media.
Plan network events and activities, such as the monthly Community Lunch, and coordinate communications to relevant audiences to assure growing participation.
Work with faculty partners to implement Navigator internship opportunities and ensure holistic support to all students served.
Develop coordinated, effective methods and tools for communication among all program participants to document program outcomes and develop reports.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with campus and community partners to provide holistic service for students, participating in college committees, etc.
In the absence of the Director, monitor network expenditures and coordinate accounting activities including purchasing.
Effectively communicate and model the values, vision and mission of the network and Rhode Island College.
Occasional Duties
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Learning for Life.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Progressive leadership and supervisory skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated project and grant management experience.
Ability to handle details, prioritize multiple activities in multiple projects in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrated proficiency in budget management.
Experience preparing data and writing program reports.
Proficiency in basic computer applications.
Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.
Strong respect and desire to support diverse and inclusive communities.
Required Qualifications
MSW degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Three years of demonstrated professional experience in student support services, program coordination, or related functional areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.
Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Off-campus facilities may not be accessible to persons who are disabled.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field?
Yes
No
* Do you have an earned MSW degree?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least three years of demonstrated professional experience in student support services, program coordination, or related functional areas.
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr