Illustration Department Coordinator
- Employer
- Willamette University
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 30, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Design & Graphic Arts
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Illustration Department Coordinator
Posting Number: R0004378
Location: Portland Campus
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Position Summary:
Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University seeks an Illustration Department Coordinator to assist the department and Chair in efficient running of the department.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Assist the department chair with aspects of course scheduling
including maintaining a room use overview and resolving scheduling
conflicts
- Oversee supervision of the dept. production lab.
- Provide advising support to students under the direction of
Chair
- Scheduling department meetings and keep documentation of
meetings for review
- Assist department chair in recruiting new faculty by proofing
job descriptions, researching job boards, organizing search
materials and facilitating interview processes
- Support student and program efforts to enter competitions and
awards programs
- Assist Chair with the collection and archive of artifacts to
support program review and marketing
- Assist Chair with the collection and archive of expenses for
monthly budgetary review
- Maintain files and records (electronic and hard copy) in an
organized, consistent and confidential manner, using university
procedures for protecting and maintaining the privacy of records,
and following relevant documents retention schedules.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, and high level of interpersonal and intercultural
literacy.
- Assist Chair with scheduling and organizing portfolio
reviews
- Facilitate technical and guest workshops for adjunct
faculty
- Provide one-on-one guidance for students regarding technical
and professional skills in print production, book binding, and
thesis preparation in the production lab and publication
lab
- Interdepartmental collaborate for promotion/support of relevant
events and opportunities
- Compile professional and education resources to support student
development
- Collaborate with faculty on documentation of in-class projects
and promotion of student work
- Maintain active and effective Social Media for the department,
as well as collect student work for print and display on
campus
- Promote and provide support for bi-annual Design Lecture
Series
- Attend, present, promote events that benefit students including
conferences, exhibitions, screenings, art shows and scholarships in
coordination with the Admissions Office
- May assist in organizing visiting artists, designers, speakers
and field trips
- Engage as needed with student groups and collectives related to
illustration and graphic design
- Work with Alumni Affairs to connect students with alumni,
promote alumni achievements
- Connect and coordinate with internal and external gallery
spaces for annual juried student shows
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to
detail.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent record keeping, proofreading, and writing skills as
well as a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal/people skills with ability to interact
with diversity of people both in and out of University, and at
different levels of the organization.
- Patience, integrity, and the ability to exercise good judgment
and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of
confidentiality.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and
staff
- Understanding and ability to organize, manage, and populate
social media accounts
- Computer literacy with Microsoft suite, Adobe suite and
technical skills related to Illustration and/or graphic
design
- Ability to reside in Oregon by the first day of employment or
otherwise perform work primarily in Oregon
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.F.A.) or equivalent preferred
- Candidates with a background in illustration and/or graphic
design will be given preference
- Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of administrative
work in higher education
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
- Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and
presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve
emphasis
- Current Resume
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Portland-Campus/Illustration-Department-Coordinator_R0004378
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. jeid-a7b54d038bc631448b947fede2991092
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