MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Career Advising:

• Provide in-person and online one-on-one career coaching and skills development to CCA undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Guide the development of professional identities and individual career action plans; evaluate student and alumni resumes, artist statements, applications, websites and social media presences, mock interviews, pitches, portfolios, etc.; provide critical feedback.

• Present career-related online and in-class workshops and presentations on topics such as (but not limited to) portfolios, resumes, internship success, career basics, best career practices, company background research, employer expectations, interviewing skills, resume writing, etc. across Fine Arts, Humanities, Design, and Architecture fields.

• Provide support to CCA’s significant international population; deploy technology to provide services to such students (and alumni) in their home countries.

• Support all aspects of 30+ events and virtual workshops per semester (Creative Connections Fair, Career Expo, Recent Grad Week, Career Basic Workshops, International and Career Week, Commencement Programming, etc.). This includes event planning; meeting project, planning, and marketing deadlines; in-person and online delivery; and post-event follow-through.

• Assist in administrative duties and support, such as (but not limited to) job board oversight and review, social media, online marketing, informational tabling, and website updates.

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one of the following is required: (a) some prior coaching, tutoring, teaching, counseling, or advising experience (peer coaching/tutoring ok, online coaching/tutoring ok) and/or (b) some event planning/coordination or project management experience. Experience with both is highly desirable.

• BA/BFA or similar degree expected.

• Experience in career development/career advising, higher education, arts education, internship programs, professional or nonprofit organizations, recruiting, training, or human resources, or similar environment preferred. Some familiarity with needs/issues of students in art and design-focused educational programs and professions is preferred.

• Passionate advocacy and support for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, nationality and/or language is expected.

• Organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to changing needs and frequent interruptions. Ability to balance collaborative and independent work. Ability to navigate administrative processes for purchasing, room reservations, event scheduling and ticketing, etc. Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent written, oral, social media-based, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency using Google for Education (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google calendars), prior experience with and/or ability to quickly learn software such as Handshake job board, student information systems, etc.

• Professional demeanor and attunement to institutional culture; ability to exercise outstanding judgment. Service- and support-oriented approach.

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, learn quickly, remember details, and convey accurate information to students.

• While some coaching appointments can be completed online, this position absolutely requires the ability to travel to the San Francisco campus to participate in/lead events and engage in day-to-day responsibilities on a regular basis.

Please note that in an effort to keep the CCA community safe, the College requires all staff, faculty, and students who are on campus to be fully vaccinated, including to have received a booster shot (if eligible). The job responsibilities of this position will require time regularly spent on campus, and therefore the incumbent will be asked to follow the CCA vaccination requirement, unless an exemption is approved. Please reach out to mailto:hr@cca.edu with any questions.