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Cleveland Institute of Art invites applications for the full-time position Executive Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer. The successful provides extensive administrative support by handling all related administrative duties, special projects, and other tasks that facilitate the President’s ability to effectively lead the organization in support of the College’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors, triaging requests and supporting needs. Also, supports special campus-wide projects and events, like Commencement, Convocation, employee events or town hall meetings. This includes tracking and meeting project deadlines and budgets, anticipating the scope and detail of projects and working with other departments to project/event completion. Works with the President’s Cabinet to schedule meetings and transcribes Cabinet meeting minutes. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will be a self-starter with a professional attitude, excellent diplomacy skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Must have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
A bachelor’s degree required; five to ten years of administrative experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferable in a non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will: have experience and interest in internal and external communications and fundraising; proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive information and to maintain highest level of confidentiality; ability to adjust to the changing pace of the office environment.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.
Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Cleveland Institute of Art offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, personal time accrual as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break; health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
ABOUT CIA
The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. Students choose from 13 majors and live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as the “Best Arts District” in the country.
The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design.
CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.
Visit our website at: www.cia.edu
Cleveland Institute of Art invites applications for the full-time position Executive Assistant to President and Chief Executive Officer. The successful provides extensive administrative support by handling all related administrative duties, special projects, and other tasks that facilitate the President’s ability to effectively lead the organization in support of the College’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors, triaging requests and supporting needs. Also, supports special campus-wide projects and events, like Commencement, Convocation, employee events or town hall meetings. This includes tracking and meeting project deadlines and budgets, anticipating the scope and detail of projects and working with other departments to project/event completion. Works with the President’s Cabinet to schedule meetings and transcribes Cabinet meeting minutes. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will be a self-starter with a professional attitude, excellent diplomacy skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Must have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
A bachelor’s degree required; five to ten years of administrative experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferable in a non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will: have experience and interest in internal and external communications and fundraising; proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive information and to maintain highest level of confidentiality; ability to adjust to the changing pace of the office environment.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.
Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Cleveland Institute of Art offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, personal time accrual as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break; health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
ABOUT CIA
The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. Students choose from 13 majors and live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as the “Best Arts District” in the country.
The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design.
CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.
Visit our website at: www.cia.edu
