Alumni Relations Officer, Lifelong Learning; RISD

Posted on July 07, 2021

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has a distinguished history of providing innovative leadership in art and design education and a commitment to creative experimentation. This culture supports our community of 2,400 students and 1,100 faculty and staff.

RISD offers a supportive, collegial, and inclusive work environment with a competitive benefits package. We value diversity and inclusivity as essential to our educational environment and welcome candidates who contribute to these principles. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or other protected characteristics.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Alumni + Family Relations, the Alumni Relations Officer, Lifelong Learning, develops scalable programs for over 30,000 alumni worldwide. These programs include career transitions, networking, continuing education, and job searching. Responsibilities include managing the Lifelong Learning Webinar Series, workshops (both in-person and virtual), and overseeing the RISD Network.

The successful candidate must be committed to diversity and inclusion and aligned with RISD's mission and vision. Additionally, this role manages the lifelong learning budget, acts as a liaison between Alumni + Family Relations and other departments such as Continuing Education and RISD Careers, and collaborates with the Alumni Leadership Council Mentorship/Careers Committee and the Families Association.