Syracuse University · 13 hours ago
Education Outreach Program Coordinator
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSyracuse University is a private, international research university with a rich history and diverse academic offerings. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator will provide critical support for educational engagement and outreach activities, coordinating programs and enhancing community relations through strategic planning and collaboration with local schools and community organizations.
ArtEducationHigher EducationUniversities
Hiring Manager
Samantha Costello
Responsibilities
Enhancing and modifying programs Community Folk Art Center (CFAC). Planning and implementation of educational programs focused on but not restricted to: increasing exhibitions, film screenings, gallery talks, workshops and courses in the studio, the Creative Arts Academy (CAA), performing and expressive arts for CFAC and engaging youth and University audiences
Executing assigned education and outreach planning goals from CFAC Executive Director, enhancing plans and projects for best results
Assembling project teams with CFAC, community partners (incl. local schools, libraries, youth programs); coordinating meetings; assisting with goal creation, outcomes, and next steps
Coordinating advertising and marketing materials in collaboration with CFAC’s marketing outreach coordinator
Recruiting programs, negotiating terms, scheduling events, and managing registration for events
Providing onsite assistance and ensuring that education materials are provided to supplement artistic exhibitions, catalogues, dramaturgical notes for performances, and providing excellent research to support those activities
Manage, coordinate and enhance educational activities connecting CFAC and other special initiatives such as SU Wellness, public libraries, and education directors at regional arts/cultural centers to Syracuse University academics; increasing University student attendance, and support institutional strategic plans
Planning of educational and performance activities in advance of the next fiscal year
Coordinating team meetings, assisting with goal creation, tracking of outcomes and next steps
Support arts engagement and audience development
Designing and implementing public and community educational programs such as lectures, symposia, etc
Track the effectiveness of outreach efforts and program participation. Provide regular reports and feedback to CFAC leadership on outreach outcomes and community impact
Updating and implementing CFAC collections management procedures including online database
Assist in identifying potential donors and sponsors. Support fundraising initiatives through outreach efforts and community engagement
Identifying areas of collaboration with community-based arts organizations and with the schools and colleges at Syracuse University
Implement policies and procedures to achieve programming goals set by the Executive Director
Assist in supervision of student employees and a limited number of temporary employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in arts education, Performing or Visual Arts or related degree and 3-5 years of experience in arts administration or related work experience required
Successful completion of a standard criminal background check is required
Intermediate analytical and intermediate problem-solving skills; research and data gathering skills
Ability to read and interpret documents, basic negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and ability to be a self-starter
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional suites
Ability to work some nights and weekends based on assigned work schedule, projects and performance schedules
Preferred
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and university budget systems (FAB) preferred
Company
Syracuse University
Syracuse University offers diverse academic programs and student support services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$77.65MKey Investors
Micron TechnologyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-12-12Grant· $3M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2022-09-20Grant· $60M
Leadership Team
Sophie Clinton
Co-Founder, Co-Director of the Food Service Accountability Committee
Dara Royer
Chief Marketing Officer / SVP Marketing & Communications Division
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