Program Coordinator, Creative Careers & Collaboration

Columbus College of Art and Design•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Bachelor's degree, preferably with two years of related experience in career development, event planning, and/or marketing/communications
1-3 years of relevant administrative and programmatic experience
Program experience with Adobe products, Google Suite, and MS Office

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related degree is a plus
Copywriting/writing, photography/video, and graphic design experience is a plus
Program experience with Raiser's Edge, Asana, and Smartsheet a plus
Program experience with Handshake or other career management systems a plus

Responsibilities

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