Coordinator, Alumni and Industry Engagement

Coordinator, Alumni And Industry Engagement

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Coordinator, Alumni and Industry Engagement to join our team. The salary range for this position : $27.47 - 30.22 (35-hour work week). Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to the Director, Alumni and Industry Engagement, the Coordinator, Alumni and Industry Engagement supports the development and execution of strategies to engage alumni and industry partners in meaningful ways that advance the mission and goals of ArtCenter College of Design. This role assists the Director and Associate Director, Alumni and Industry Engagement, as well as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, in fostering lifelong relationships between the College, its alumni, and industry stakeholders through event coordination, communications, volunteer support, and data management. The Coordinator plays a key role in implementing engagement initiatives and supporting cross-departmental collaboration.

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. The position is eligible for flexible scheduling and can be performed hybrid with the expectation of at least 3 days in the office or required as a condition of employment. The demands of this work may include weekends or evenings as well as travel. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice. The College reserves the right to determine the work mode.

Essential Functions

Volunteer and Affinity Group Support 25%

• Coordinate meetings and communications for alumni affinity groups, regional chapters, and industry cohorts
• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and recognition efforts
• Maintain records of volunteer participation and engagement

Data and Reporting 20%

Program and Event Coordination 20%

Communications and Outreach 15%

Administrative Support 15%

Marginal Duties 5%

Required Qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. The position is eligible for flexible scheduling and can be performed hybrid with the expectation of at least 3 days in the office or required as a condition of employment. The demands of this work may include weekends or evenings as well as travel. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice. The College reserves the right to determine the work mode.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust and noise.

Physical : The position is performed in an office setting. Employees sit most of the time but may move around the office environment for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 10 pounds); to operate modern office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regular and consistent attendance are required for most positions; must be able to travel between campuses and to off-site locations.

Vision : Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading reports, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.

Hearing : Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.

Diversity Statement ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants on the basis of