Program Manager of Creative Careers & Collaboration

The Program Manager of Creative Careers & Collaboration (C3) supports the coordination and execution of employer engagement, sponsored projects, internship pipelines and departmental operations. This role works closely with the Director to support external partnerships, project logistics, operational systems, communications and data reporting related to student career outcomes and experiential learning initiatives. This role serves as the primary data manager for the C3 office and requires strong project management experience, comfort working with many different fields and organizations (both corporate and community), a passion for creative student development, and a self‑reliant and organized approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and support a focused portfolio of sponsored projects (8-10 annually) and other experiential learning activities in collaboration with the Director of Creative Careers & Collaboration and faculty project leads

Create project timelines, trackers, processes and task management tools for simultaneous projects

Manage the collection of data related to student career success and alumni outcomes including the annual distribution of the First Destination Survey tracking outcomes and career plans of graduates

Plan and execute logistics for employer‑facing and student‑facing events in collaboration with the Program Coordinator

Manage project budgets, including budget drafting, expense reporting, progress reports, invoicing, etc.

Support employer outreach and internship pipeline development in alignment with academic programs

Collect, manage, and maintain data related to employer engagement, student participation, and program outcomes

Communicate regularly with external partners, faculty, staff, students and alumni

Coordinate agreements, documentation, and administrative processes related to sponsored projects and employer partnerships.

Lead the execution of departmental social media and support external communications efforts in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, student workers, and Marketing & Communications

Maintain the department archive, including documentation, project files, and other critical documents

Support storytelling and promotional efforts through organization of project documentation, assets and related materials

Track and update learning partner, employer, and student records in database system(s) such as Handshake and Raiser's Edge

Assist with the preparation of project presentations, reports, share‑outs, and other needs

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise student and alumni workers, freelance talent, and interns, including hiring, task assignment, check‑ins, timesheets, scheduling, etc.

Qualifications / Desired Skills

Knowledge of project management processes and tools

Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting

Excellent time‑management and organizational skills

Superb verbal and written communication skills across multiple modes

Resourceful, efficient, responsive, self‑directed, and able to work independently

Experience with event planning

Ability to think through a project from start to finish

Copywriting / writing, photography / video, and graphic design experience is a plus

Knowledge of and/or strong desire to learn art and design processes

Passion for working with artists, designers, and the next generation of creative innovators

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree, preferably with some coursework in art and/or design

3–5 years of relevant administrative and programmatic experience

Program experience with Adobe products, Google Suite, and MS Office

Program experience with Raiser's Edge, Asana, and Smartsheet is a plus

Physical Demands
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and lift up to 30 pounds. Vision abilities required in this job include overall visual acuity for digital and print visual designs.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The pace of the work environment is moderate to fast. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

EEO Statement
Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.

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