Project Manager, Humanities & Sciences Division

Humanities & Sciences Project Manager

The Humanities & Sciences project manager (PM) provides administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the division and its academic programs. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the PM assists with coordinating program events, projects and curricular operations. The project manager partners with the functional teams in Academic Affairs, which includes the Curricular Engagement & Graduate Relations Team; the Professional Engagement & External Partnerships Team; and the Academic Operations, Information Systems, and Curricular Management Team. All team members provide targeted administrative support and take on special projects as arranged with the AD and Divisional Dean. Project assignments may shift depending on the needs of the division and the College. Additional responsibilities and duties are enumerated in the "Main Responsibilities" section. The H&S division administers three undergraduate degree programs, three graduate degree programs, and college-wide curricular programs that serve all CCA undergraduates, including Core Studios, Critical Studies, Critical Ethnic Studies, and college-wide minors.

Main Responsibilities

General Program Administration - 35%

• Process payments and purchase requisitions for instructional / studio materials, supplies, vendors, independent contractors, catering, and speaker fees. Update budget ledgers accordingly.
• Participate in coordination and promotion of college-wide minors overseen by the H&S Division
• Assist with web and portal reviews and updates as needed.
• Maintain Divisional email lists, google groups (faculty, students, alumni, etc.) for respective programs.
• Liaise with other college offices and support-services as necessary.
• Maintain program files and archives. Assist with program portfolios in collaboration with the program chair.
• Other duties / special projects as assigned by divisional assistant director, and / or dean.
• Run reports, enter and validate data; identify issues; propose potential solutions.
• Obtain and maintain proficiency in all relevant college platforms and systems. Attend trainings and update skills as needed.
• Understand and utilize academic affairs standard operating procedures while carrying out all work duties.

Event and Activity Planning & Support - 30%

Supervision - 25%

Program Budget Management - 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Position Details

Location : San Francisco

FLSA : Exempt

Additional Locations :

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing / zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

Application Deadline : For staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

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California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu . In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.

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