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Arts Facilitator
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Position Number: 5677915
Location: Hamilton, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Colgate University

Arts Facilitator

Requisition Number: 2024S077Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division:
Department: Dean of Faculty
Wage/Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Department Statement:

Colgate University is seeking an Arts Facilitator to support and amplify the Universitys Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Initiative, which aims to better integrate the arts into both the academic curriculum and campus life. Each year, the University plans and sponsors a vibrant array of programs in the visual, performing, literary, and media arts. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Faculty, the Arts Facilitator will partner with a variety of stakeholders to deepen the impact of these programs across campus.

Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning with academic arts programs (including visual arts, creative writing, film and media studies, museum studies, music, theater and dance) and other arts-related campus enterprises to set and realize strategic goals.

Relationship Building: cultivate partnerships with regional arts organizations and academic institutions to co-sponsor arts events, and create new opportunities for Colgate students, faculty, and staff.

Outreach: develop audiences for the arts at Colgate on campus, online, and in surrounding communities.

Communication: maintain a calendar of major arts events, to be published in printed publicity materials and on the Colgate arts website. Enhance the social media presence of Colgates arts programs. Assist arts programs with event documentation and website maintenance.

Coordination: facilitate communication among the various stakeholders in the Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Initiative. Organize regular stakeholder meetings to plan upcoming arts events and identify fruitful collaborations or resource-sharing opportunities.

Programming and Event Support: help plan and execute Colgates annual Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend, as well as other major arts events throughout the year.

Administrative Support for the Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Steering Committee, the Colgate Arts Council (which funds arts events at Colgate), and other campus arts initiatives.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a creative or administrative role in an academic or artistic environment
Experience with social media marketing, web design, and/or graphic design
Experience with audience development, or related forms of community outreach and engagement
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, which can be applied to keep complex projects on track
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in a creative or administrative role in an academic or artistic environment
Experience programming arts events
Understanding of creative processes, and enthusiasm for supporting a range of artistic visions across a variety of genres and forms of expression
Experience working with faculty and students on creative projects in an academic environment

Education

A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent work in the arts is considered a plus

Other Information

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week for 11 months
Working on campus full time with occasional remote work opportunities
Some evening and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the department

Job Open Date: 09/23/2024
Job Close Date: 11/26/2024
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/5976

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.