Location: New York, NY
URL: http://www.sva.edu
DATE AVAILABLE: July 2008
JOB TITLE: Assistant to the Chair
DEPARTMENT: MFA Interaction Design
REPORTS TO: Chair, Interaction Design
POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting the chair with all aspects of managing the graduate interaction design department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
⢠Provide full administrative support to the chairâs office; act as a coordinator for the chair. Daily activities include, but are not limited to: email and phone support, written and digital correspondence, schedule/confirm appointments, manage communication with faculty and students, and assist in special events.
⢠Provide administrative support on annual projects including: orientation, curriculum, budget, petty cash and office expenditures, exhibitions, year-end events, graduation, and other departmental projects as required.
⢠Serve as primary contact and liaison for the department representing the chair by hosting tours and visits to the department, and coordinating special faculty needs. Facilitate communication with departmental staff, other SVA staff, faculty, students, lab assistants, student workers, and outside contacts via email, letters and in person.
⢠Support promotions, projects, and department activities as directed by the chair, including managing lecture series, coordinating visiting speakers, and supporting weekend workshops.
⢠Work closely with the chair in maintaining content and events on the department website, including minimal design and content development. Review industry and faculty news and update website as appropriate.
⢠Maintain department press kits and materials.
⢠Assist with ordering all office supplies and stationery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
⢠BA or BFA required. Minimum of three years administrative or project management experience.
⢠Experience in higher education or experience with web or interaction design preferred.
⢠Superior written and oral communication skills required. Diplomacy and professionalism in working with individuals via email, over the phone, and in person.
⢠Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and maintain focus while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
⢠Ability to interact with all levels of administrative staff, faculty, students, visitors, and prospective students.
⢠Excellent computer skills are required to manage calendars, contact information, mailing lists, and email accounts.
⢠Mac skills required, including: Word, Excel, basics of HTML, Photoshop.
School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the faculty has been comprised of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
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To apply: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu.