Art Director jobs in Amesbury, MA

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Status: Full-time, Exempt, Benefits-eligible

Salary range: $62,000-$65,000

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Montserrat College of Art is seeking an experienced and team-oriented higher education professional to serve as our next Assistant Director of Admissions: Outreach. Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions: Outreach is responsible for building and enhancing various internal and external relationships that have a direct impact on the college’s enrollment efforts. The Assistant Director of Outreach is specifically responsible for managing our 2 2, articulation, and dual enrollment agreements as well as maintaining MOUs with various art organizations. This position will oversee the College’s non-traditional admissions programs, including the Summer Art Educator Institute. The Assistant Director is also a thought partner, working with the Director and broader College administration on enhancing our outreach efforts to potential students, schools, and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain the college’s 2 2 Articulation Agreements, while building relationships with Community College art department chairs
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school art educators as it relates to recruitment and programming
• Serves as a primary contact for prospective Transfer students and their families relative to their interest in the College.
• In conjunction with the Director of Admissions and other key departments, oversee major functions of Montserrat’s Art Educator Summer Institute as it relates to recruitment
• Build and cultivate relationships with specialized art programs through a variety of workshops, information sessions and other engagement activities
• Develop and implement specialized programming to targeted audiences to support Montserrat’s overall enrollment goals
• In conjunction with the Director of Admissions and the Admissions team, oversee coordinator and plan on- and off-campus admissions events
• Represent the College at a variety of on- and off- campus events including college fairs, portfolio days, school visits, and on-campus admissions events
• Seasonal local, regional, and national travel (surface and air) is required including weekends and evenings, particularly during the fall recruiting season
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in an art/design related field, with 3-6 years of experience in higher education/admission. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to use a variety of interpersonal strategies to interact appropriately in situations ranging from large meetings to individual appointments both to internal and external audiences
• Excellent writing and communications skills with a strong knowledge of English grammar
• An ability to work collaboratively while supporting multiple projects
• Proactive, creative problem solving approach with positive attitude and good sense of humor
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of Slate CRM preferred

Additional requirements:

• Position requires travel and varied working hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 30lbs