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Job Title:
Director, Arts, Media and Communications Career Community
Department:
Center for Careers, Life, and Service
ID:
CLS_ArtMediaComm
Title of Supervisor:
Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities
Date Completed:
2017/08/14

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities, the Director will advise students and recent graduates who express interest in exploring, preparing for, and pursuing careers in the arts, media, and communications professions. In leading this community, the Director will work collaboratively with their CLS colleagues to crystalize the notion that a career encompasses a blend of one’s professional, civic, and personal aspirations. The Director will be responsible for providing individual and small group career advising; planning, facilitating, and evaluating topically relevant programming and workshops (e.g., guest speakers, alumni panels, career-focused symposia); planning and leading off-campus treks and site visits; cultivating opportunities for students to explore avenues for service in the field; establishing relationships with and engaging alumni and friends of Grinnell who work in the arts, media, and communications professions; helping students prepare for the application process to graduate and professional school; and promoting opportunities to engage with recruiters. The Director of the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community will establish relationships with and engage faculty and other campus community stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility % of Time
 
Student Preparation & Advising
Provide individual and group advising for both current students and early career alumni who have expressed an interest in careers in the arts, media, and communications, with a focus on the integration of careers with life and service goals. Engages with students in reflection, identifying transferrable skills, creating plans for in-school and post-graduate experiences. Establish relationships with faculty members to gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum and academic experience, to better assist students in planning their out-of-classroom experiences.
40 %
 
Program Management, Development, & Implementation
Provide leadership for the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community. Create program materials, conduct research on relevant trends, the job market, and hiring practices. Organize speakers and events. Plan and lead students on treks both domestically and internationally to explore careers in the arts, media, or communications. Support job-shadowing, internship, and other experiential opportunities for arts, media, and communications-focused students. Collaborate with various constituencies to provide opportunities for students to explore avenues for service in the field. Provide programing on and assist students with the process of applying for graduate programs in the field.
30 %
 
Internal and External Outreach & Partnership Management
Work with faculty, administrators, students, alumni, employers, and leaders in the field to build partnerships and develop relationships that lead to full time opportunities for students seeking careers in the arts, media, and communications. Serve as the primary liaison for the Community with both internal and external constituents. Provide support and connections for the CLS as well as the College as a whole. Work collaboratively with the entire CLS on large-scale programs and campus-wide initiatives. As appropriate, represent the CLS on campus-wide committees.
25 %
 
Assessment/Reporting/Data Analysis
Working with the Career Communities team, assist with the development and implementation of efficient methods to track student data, quantify the success rates of programs, and articulate the return on investment received by students in the program. Working closely with the team to develop presentations and reports; attend meetings and deliver presentations and reports to a variety of constituents.
5 %

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

2) Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

3) Understand and comply with the policies of the College Staff Handbook.

4) Demonstrate commitment to customer service. Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers and respond to their needs.

5) Perform duties as a team member in a manner supportive of department and College procedures, policies and goals.

6) Protect confidentiality of College information.

7) Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

8) Communicate with others in a courteous and helpful manner.

9) May be asked to fill positions considered essential during weather emergencies or other events requiring special staffing.

10) Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Yes

No

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? (place an "x" in the appropriate box)
x
 

Place an "x" in the appropriate box

If yes, how many?

Student Staff
x
1-2
Non-exempt
Exempt
If "Student Staff" - Approximately how many total hours of student staff?

LEADERSHIP:

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Supervise work through the planning and scheduling of work, and the review and approval of tasks.

0 %

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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Direction:
receive guidance with respect to general objectives; in the majority of tasks and projects assigned, determine methods, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operate within specific policy guidelines.
0 %

EDUCATION

Degree/Diploma
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Masters
Required
Additional Educational Requirements

EXPERIENCE

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Three years or more

0 %

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

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Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (relational databases, and operating systems) and intermediate software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)

0 %

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

TRAVEL

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Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land and/or air.

0 %

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION ANALYSIS

Accurate identification of essential and marginal functions and the time required is important for making a variety of personnel decisions, including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, training and accommodation. The analysis explains the components of the job by identifying who, what, why, how much, and when.

MENTAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Analyzing information or data
x
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
x
Composing & comprehending communication materials (written and verbal)
x
Establishing effective interpersonal relationships
x
Adjusting to changes (work load, environment, department structure, etc.)
x
Using logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, etc.
x
Making decisions of moderate to substantial consequence
x
Performing mathematical calculations
x
Editing reports or technical materials
x
Planning and organizing (work load, schedules, events, etc.)
x
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Handle stressful, emotional and/or frustrating situations
x
Working with numerous distractions
x
Working under a time pressure and within timelines/deadlines
x
Coordinating work with others
x
Handling multiple assignments and priorities
x
Completing work in an accurate manner
x
Concentrating - maintaining attention to details and tasks
x
Memory functions (remembering names, details and procedures)
x

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand
x
Walk
x
Sit
x
Ability to walk up or down stairs
x
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
x
Reach with hands and arms
x
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
x
Taste or smell
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds
x
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds (with an assisted device)
More than 100 pounds (with an assisted device)

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities.

0 %

VISION REQUIREMENTS

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

0 %

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Outdoor weather conditions
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Air Contamination (i.e., dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors)
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Work with explosives
Risk of electrical shock
 

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Vibration (i.e. operating jackhammer, impact wrench)
Risk of radiation
Confined Spaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor setting with adequate ventilation.

0 %

TYPICAL NOISE LEVEL

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Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

0 %

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employee Statement of Understanding

As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and core values of Grinnell College. I understand that my work and my presence contribute to the teaching and learning environment. I have read and understand the job description for my position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position as stated. I agree to comply with college policies and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law, unsafe work environment or practices, sexual harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct to a supervisor or other designated college official. I further understand that should I have a workplace injury, I will report it to my supervisor and/or the Office of Human Resources promptly.