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Columbus College of Art & Design

<div>Program Manager of Creative Careers &amp; Collaboration 
SUMMARY
The Program Manager of Creative Careers &amp; Collaboration (C3) supports the coordination and execution of employer engagement, sponsored projects, internship pipelines and departmental operations. This role works closely with the Director to support external partnerships, project logistics, operational systems, communications and data reporting related to student career outcomes and experiential learning initiatives. This role serves as the primary data manager for the C3 office and requires strong project management experience, comfort working with many different fields and organizations (both corporate and community), a passion for creative student development, and a self-reliant and organized approach. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>
Coordinate and support a focused portfolio of sponsored projects (8-10 annually) and other experiential learning activities in collaboration with the Director of Creative Creative Careers &amp; Collaboration and faculty project leads</li><li>
Create project timelines, trackers, processes and task management tools for simultaneous projects</li><li>
Manage the collection of data related to student career success and alumni outcomes including the annual distribution of the First Destination Survey tracking outcomes and career plans of graduates</li><li>
Plan and execute logistics for employer-facing and student-facing events in collaboration with the Program Coordinator</li><li>
Manage project budgets, including budget drafting, expense reporting, progress reports, invoicing, etc.</li><li>
Support employer outreach and internship pipeline development in alignment with academic programs</li><li>
Collect, manage, and maintain data related to employer engagement, student participation, and program outcomes</li><li>
Communicate regularly with external partners, faculty, staff, students and alumni</li><li>
Coordinate agreements, documentation, and administrative processes related to sponsored projects and employer partnerships.</li><li>
Lead the execution of departmental social media and support external communications efforts in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, student workers, and Marketing &amp; Communications</li><li>
Maintain the department archive, including documentation, project files, and other critical documents</li><li>
Support storytelling and promotional efforts through organization of project documentation, assets and related materials</li><li>
Track and update learning partner, employer, and student records in database system(s) such as Handshake and Raiser's Edge</li><li>
Assist with the preparation of project presentations, reports, share-outs, and other needs</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul> 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Supervise student and alumni workers, freelance talent, and interns, including hiring, task assignment, check-ins, timesheets, scheduling, etc.</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS<ul><li>
Knowledge of project management processes and tools</li><li>
Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting</li><li>
Excellent time-management and organizational skills</li><li>
Superb verbal and written communication skills across multiple modes</li><li>
Resourceful, efficient, responsive, self-directed, and able to work independently</li><li>
Experience with event planning</li><li>
Ability to think through a project from start to finish</li><li>
Copywriting/writing, photography/video, and graphic design experience is a plus</li><li>
Knowledge of and/or strong desire to learn art and design processes</li><li>
Passion for working with artists, designers, and the next generation of creative innovators</li></ul> 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree, preferably with some coursework in art and/or design</li><li>
3-5 years of relevant administrative and programmatic experience</li><li>
Program experience with Adobe products, Google Suite, and MS Office</li><li>
Program experience with Raiser's Edge, Asana, and Smartsheet a plus</li></ul> 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and lift up to 30 pounds. Vision abilities required in this job include overall visual acuity for digital and print visual designs. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
The pace of the work environment is moderate to fast.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 
About Columbus College of Art &amp; Design
Columbus College of Art &amp; Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu. 
About Columbus:
Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city. 
EEO Statement:
Columbus College of Art &amp; Design (&quot;CCAD&quot;) is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.</div>

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