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Assistant to the Chair, Fashion Department (71150) Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at Pratt Institute
Title: Assistant to the Chair, Fashion Department (71150)
Company: Pratt Institute
Location: Brooklyn, NY
The Fashion Department at Pratt Institute is seeking a tech-savvy, detailed-orientedAssistant to the Chairwho 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.
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 Institute’s 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 Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, …
