Assistant Program Leader Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University's benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
About the Opportunity:
The College invites applications for a Co-Curricular Program Manager. If you would like to join a team of dedicated colleagues working to support the intellectual and personal development of students through individualized education, please consider submitting an application. The mission of the College is to support undergraduate student learning and to ensure that each and every student is engaged, empowered, and transformed by their education at Brown.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the College's Assistant Director of Administration and Operations, the Co-Curricular Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned undergraduate co-curricular programs in the College. The incumbent oversees detailed project planning and support for the undergraduate research programs, including Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRA), Research @Brown (RAB), Global Research Awards, Excellence in Research Mentoring (ERM), and the annual Summer Research Symposium. The incumbent also serves as a collaborator on the College's SPRINT program, backing up key responsibilities for the program to ensure continuity in programming throughout the year. Major responsibilities include application process development, streamlining, and oversight; frontline program advising, outreach, and communication with key campus constituencies including faculty and students; maintaining and updating complex databases; and management of the College's website. This position also provides back-up support to assigned programs within the College's Operations team and general administrative support for the College's office-wide procedures and processes.
Major Responsibilities

• Execution of Undergraduate Research Programs
• Project Management for Undergraduate Research Programs Support
• College Website Management
• Assigned Back-Up Support, Program Support, and Cross-Training

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience, interest, and commitment to working with people from diverse racial, socioeconomic, and other backgrounds and ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with diverse faculty, students, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders .
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and follow-through on complex, multi-deadline projects.
• Fluency with computers and various applications (Google office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web editing platforms such as Drupal, etc.).
• Ability to think strategically about ways to streamline, improve current tasks, and achieve long-term goals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, speed, accuracy, and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
• Creativity, motivation, and superior problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated editing and writing ability.
• Judgment and discretion in handling significant, confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to working with a diverse campus community.

Salary Grade:
9
Additional Information:
Occasional evening and weekend work for critical College and University events.
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-05-28
Job Posting Title:
Co-Curricular Program Manager
Department:
The College
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.