Associate Director for Career Development

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Position Title: Associate Director for Career Development

Salary Range: $70,000 -$85,000 annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Bargaining Unit: This position is governed by the Association of Professional Administrators, APA

General Statement of Duties:

The Associate Director supports the Director of Career Development in strategic planning and implementation for the department, furthering the mission of the College. This position works as part of a small Career Development office team and will help at all levels to ensure the office is effective in supporting our community. The Associate Director focuses on professional programming, experiential learning, employer development, and student and alumni support. The Career Development office is situated within the division of Student Success and Enrollment Management. It works collaboratively with other offices that support students, including the Academic Resource Center, Student Engagement, Student Employment, Office of Student Financial Assistance, the Registrar, and academic departments. Note that some programs may occur outside of business hours.

Supervisory responsibilities: Full-time employee (as needed), Undergraduate student employees, Graduate assistants

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises art & design students and alumni on career planning and readiness, experiential learning, career paths of artists and designers, the job/internship search process, interviewing, personal branding, portfolios/samples of work, networking, presentation skills, and professional etiquette. Maintains student notes and records from coaching appointments.
• Strategically designs, plans, and implements career development programming for students and alumni. Collaborate with the Director to determine a schedule of programming based on office goals, data, and assessment of past events. Organize expert participation as needed. Offers career-related presentations in classes. Assists with other programs and events as needed. Examples of programming may include (but is not limited to) career fairs, portfolio reviews, employer info sessions, panel discussions, workshops & presentations, networking events, class visits, and more.
• Manages experiential learning programs- currently an internship program and a pilot co-op program. This includes facilitating the administration, assessment, and registration process. Works collaboratively across campus with faculty, the registrar's office, financial aid, the business office, and other offices as needed. Assists internship/co-op employers and supervisors, offers information sessions for students, and supports them during their experience. Helps manage financial award programs that support students engaging in experiential learning. Collects information on other experiential learning being done by students as needed.
• Develops and maintains employer relationships to support and increase recruiting and hiring for internships, co-ops, and jobs, as well as employer involvement in virtual and on-campus events. Maintains notes and records from communications with employers and follows up as needed to keep
• Collaborates with the Director on strategic planning and policy development for career development and helps develop programs and initiatives. Collects, maintains, and interprets data to assist with evaluating the success of programs. Engages in professional development to stay on top of trends. Represents Career Development for internal and external meetings at the Director's request.
• Hires and manages Creative Career Peer advisors and Graduate assistants who provide peer support and outreach, help with Career Development events, marketing, administrative tasks, and projects.
• Develops & maintains faculty relationships and advances office goals, keeps faculty aware of industry trends and career development support, and helps with integrating career readiness into the classroom.
Develops and assists with marketing initiatives and outreach to raise awareness,
• information, get robust attendance to programs, and increase student engagement with the Career Development office. This may include (but is not limited to) mass emails, newsletters, posters, flyers, and promotional items.
• Maintains online and printed information and materials for students and develops new resources. Ensures all materials are compliant with accessibility standards.
• Promotes an inclusive environment and ensures that the Career Development office is supportive of students of all backgrounds.
• Maintains and records data for assessment, reporting, and evaluating office goals.
• Helps manage the Career Development job & internship platform, keeps up with new features and technologies, and explores ways the platform can be used to support office processes and goals.
• Assists the office with general administrative tasks as needed.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Development

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, along with at least 3 years of experience working in a Higher Education environment in a student-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and outside the box to generate new ideas, along with strong critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and precisely both verbally and in writing, along with strong presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and program management skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to initiate and complete projects, attending to all details.
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, think proactively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the career aspirations of visual artists.
• Ability to learn new software & technology and be able to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Expert knowledge of office software (MS Office Suite, Google Suite)
• Ability to work outside normal business hours for some programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferred.
• Experience working in a Career Development (or related) office at a college or university.
• Knowledge of art and design industries; a background as a professional artist or designer is a plus.
• Basic design and marketing skills are desired.
• Understanding social media, email marketing, and online engagement.
• Knowledge of or experience with creative entrepreneurship or freelance pathways.
• Experience with any of the following: event planning, advising/mentoring, teaching, marketing, advertising, public relations, recruitment, presentations, public speaking.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. .

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter.