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Founded in 1873, MassArt is the first free-standing public college of art and design in the United States. The College excels in the education of professional artists, designers, and art educators and is an integral contributor to the cultural and intellectual life and creative economy of the Greater Boston region, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls over 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

The Division of Student Development is committed to the success and balance of the whole student by empowering students to develop the confidence and skills needed to make educated decisions about their lives and to become life-long learners. We implement this philosophy through our respect and value of individuality, creativity, diversity, and integrity.

We seek an Assistant Director to support the Vice President and Associate Vice President/Dean of Students in carrying out the goals, functions and strategic objectives of the Office of Student Development. Performs related work assigned.

Salary: $50k - $60k, commensurate with skills and experience.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

1. Student Development Operations– Assists the VP and AVP by providing support in carrying out the daily routine and assigned activities within the Student Development area:

• Prioritizes and organizes multiple tasks.
• Triage student issue.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries in a timely, appropriate, and effective manner.
• Coordinates assigned activities within the department to ensure completion of tasks, among VP and AVP direct reports and their staffs.
• Prepares responses to information requests.
• Oversees budget process for the Student Development division.
• Maintain filing system, supervises maintenance of office files and database systems.

2. Research and Special Projects

• Maintains and tracks division progress related to college-wide strategic plan.
• Conducts research and prepares reports in anticipation of VP/AVP needs.
• Plans and facilitates special events hosted by VP/AVP.
• Provides leadership and assistance for special projects.
• Oversee completion of division annual report and accompanying documents.

3. Communication

• Communicates with internal and external constituencies on behalf of the VP/AVP.
• Maintains web pages, social media, and designs marketing materials for division programs and events.
• Reviews, revises and summarizes correspondences and briefs for the VP/AVP, including editing division reports to the President.
• As appropriate, responsible handling of confidential information, including personal information, on every level of interaction and process with all constituents.
• Creates professional and accurate presentations, reports and documents for the VP/AVP.
• Serves as a liaison with other college departments including the office of the President, and Vice Presidents.

4. Scheduling & Meeting Responsibilities

• Manages calendars and coordinates demands for the VPs'/Dean's time by prioritizing requests while demonstrating significant independent judgment in identifying and resolving potential conflicts.
• Schedules and prepares agenda and meeting materials for staff and committee meetings, schedules meetings and appointments for the Vice President and Associate Vice President.(correspondence, scheduling, agenda, materials prep, room and catering arrangements, note-taking circulation and follow-up.
• Provide support to BOT sub-committee

5. Miscellaneous

• Prepares department submittals for campus wide announcements.
• Travel Arrangements for VP and AVP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (Search Committees, Governance Committee, projects, etc.)

6. Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

7. Other Job Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: Work study students

Working Conditions: Occasional evenings and weekends may be required, as needed.

Physical Effort: This is an example of office positions:

Occasional (10-33%)- Reaching, pushing, grasping and pulling. Lifting of up to 10 pounds.

Frequent (34-66%)- Standing and walking.

Constant (67-100%)- Viewing of computer screen and reports, sitting, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree 

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of post baccalaureate experience in higher education required Skills: Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Adobe Design Suite experience; and
• Demonstrated competency with social media

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Database, social media and basic design skills
• Ability to properly handle confidential information

Special Skills

• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent institution that prepares artists, designers, and educators from diverse backgrounds to shape communities, economies, and cultures for the common good, and demonstrate our values by:

• Pursuing a just, compassionate, and equitable learning environment.
• Cultivating rigorous creative practices by observing, questioning, making and remaking.·Honoring courage, honesty, mutual respect, and self-expression.
• Believing in the power of art and design to transform our world.

Please note that MassArt does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship for administrators, managers, technical staff, library staff or support staff. All offers of employment are based on appropriate U.S. work authorization.

MassArt currently does not provide reimbursement for travel.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile will be conducted on the final candidate prior to an offer of employment. MassArt requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.

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 respect, value, and celebrate the strengths, characteristics, and perspectives of all and promote an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of each individual, group, and organization into all aspects of our work.

Social inclusion at MassArt honors our commitment to diversity & inclusion by recognizing the integrity, contributions, strengths, and value of different cultural, language, and social groups. Social inclusion includes, but is not limited to, race/ethnicity, physical abilities/qualities, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious beliefs, class, educational background, and employment category.