Job Description
Assistant to the Chair, Fashion Department (71150) Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description: The Fashion Department at Pratt Institute is seeking a tech-savvy, detailed-oriented
Assistant to the Chair who will supervise the daily fashion office operations and assist the chairperson with administrative duties. The Assistant will proactively identify and address the daily needs of the office to ensure smooth and responsive operation, will handle the departmental activities such as managing budget, events, and communication outreach.
The ideal candidate will be an organized, effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who is a flexible team player. If you are ready to join a dynamic team and share Pratt's creative spirit, and work in a fast-paced, collaborative culture, then this is the opportunity you're looking for!
On a typical day you will be required to: - Support the administrative needs of the Chair to ensure smooth running of daily operations including maintaining calendar; scheduling staff and faculty meetings as needed; coordinating departmental communication via email and social media channel.
- In coordination with the Director of Finance; reconciling expenses, managing operations budget, tracking expenses, and processing payments. Coordinate with the Chair and Assistant Chair on all departmental and Institute wide events.
- Assist with coordinated special events such as annual fashion show and lecture series.
- Hire and oversee student employees in the office and studios.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education: - B.A. or equivalent required. MA is a plus.
Experience: - 3 years experience administrative, preferably in a higher education or arts administrative environment.
Required Skills: - Above average word processing, excel, and digital skills.
- Able to generate and edit your own and others' correspondence.
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to use MS Word, EXCEL.
- Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, as well as demonstrated level of cultural competency.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from
$57,600 to
$62,900. The position is eligible for remote work 1 day per week. Generous Benefits: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
- 403B Retirement Program
- Supplemental Retirement Account
- Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
- Tuition Program
- Summer hours Exchange
- Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
- Child Care Benefit
- Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
About Pratt Institute: Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institutes impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratts campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Application Instructions: To apply, visit Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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About Pratt Institute
The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
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