Program Coordinator, Creative Careers & Collaboration

Program Coordinator, Creative Careers & Collaboration

SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator of Creative Careers & Collaboration is part of a collaborative and innovative team committed to the career development and success of CCAD students. The Program Coordinator is instrumental in the planning and execution of on-campus and remote career development activities including career fairs, employer visits, workshops, and presentations. This position works closely with the Director of Creative Careers & Collaboration to develop and implement career development and experiential learning activities that empower student choice and action, as well as enhance their professional readiness.

This position is also responsible for internal communications and event promotion, online registration and event management, upkeep of the career management system (currently, Handshake), and relevant office data. This role requires strong communication skills and event coordination 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:

Event & Program Management

* Serve as the primary event coordinator for career learning events, workshops and presentations (including the Art Fair). Event coordination including creating registration and promotional materials, marketing the events to students, overseeing logistics, organizing volunteers, and preparing students to maximize the benefit of attending.

* Assist with event coordination for career fairs and employer engagements as needed

* Solicit and manage volunteers and coordinate signage, communications, and marketing for larger events

* Plan and implement student career programming focused on the developmental needs of students at all levels (first-year to senior year)

* Coordinate and deliver workshops and classroom presentations regarding all aspects of career development and engagement opportunities with Creative Careers & Collaboration department

Student Career Development & Experiential Learning

* Assist the Director in establishing student-learning objectives related to the work of the department

* Administer, interpret, and/or discuss the results of career planning tools with students to assist in self-understanding and decision-making

* Conduct career coaching consultations with students and assist them in pursuing their career goals

Internal Communication & Event Promotion

* Promote the office's services and relevant job, internship, or freelance opportunities to students using creative and innovative strategies across multiple channels, including social media, print, email newsletters, videos, podcasts or other means as appropriate

Career Management System & Data Management

* Manage job board ensuring that work and volunteer opportunities for students and alumni are relevant, organized, and up-to-date

* Manage and maintain student and employer records in database system(s) such as Handshake and Raiser's Edge

* Complete reports, as requested, that include student registration and interaction plans, status reports for events and classroom visits, and updates to various databases

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS

* Very high level of attention to detail

* Experience with event planning

* Ability and willingness to work collaboratively

* Initiative, optimism, follow through, creative problem-solving skills

* Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required

* Excellent time-management and organizational skills

* Strong writing and digital communication skills across multiple modes, including social media and content creation

* Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

* Resourceful, efficient, responsive, self-directed, and able to work independently

* Copywriting/writing, photography/video, and graphic design experience is a plus

* Knowledge of and/or strong desire to learn art and design processes

* Passion for working with artists, designers, and the next generation of creative innovators

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