Creative Coordinator

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

Within and created at the same time as CUNY SPS, the Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) designs custom workplace learning programs to help organizations achieve their goals. We are experts in research-based learning practices, online as well as in-classroom curriculum development and implementation. We are uniquely positioned to respond to organizational learning needs and support change management initiatives swiftly and effectively.

CUNY SPS ILS partners with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to provide foundational and continuous professional development learning for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors through ACS’s Office of Training and Workforce Development (OTWD). OTWD encompasses three entities: ACS James Satterwhite Academy, the ACS Workforce Institute and the ACS Institute for Leadership Development.

Description:

CUNY SPS via RF CUNY is looking for a detail-oriented Creative Coordinator to support OTWD. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications, this position brings creative design skills that include conceptualization, ideation and branding for print products, event collaterals and other highly visible materials, as well as video production and editing. Our ideal candidate is passionate about our mission and using visual storytelling to make a difference for the families of New York City.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Communications Deputy Director, with a dotted line to the Creative Lead, the Creative Coordinator will:

• Conceptualize, develop and execute high-quality visual designs a variety of platforms, including digital, video and print, that elevate and are consistent with the OTWD brand;
• Design visual asset materials to explain complex information, key messaging and data to learners in classroom (virtual and in-person) settings and audiences at special events;
• Video storytelling (shooting and editing video and/or still photography);
• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to translate artistic vision;
• Manage projects on deadline in alignment with brand guidelines, best practices and design principles;
• Conduct quality assurance by updating/reviewing existing designs, implementing asset management procedures for accessibility and version control;
• Support on-going special projects;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• *Three years of experience in professional graphic design roles is required. Work with educational institutions or governmental entities is a plus. 
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related content area is preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (in particular InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro), techniques, processes, and best practices used in graphic design is required. Experience with graphic animation and/or motion graphics is a plus.
• Experience with professional web applications with the ability to learn additional SaaS products as needed. OTWD uses Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Smartsheet, Basecamp, Canto and Canva on a regular basis.
• Excellent attention to detail in written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent skills in storytelling, visual composition, typography, color theory and other design fundamentals.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize a daily workload with competing deadlines.

*Applicants will be required to show a portfolio of work during the application and interview process.

The Research Foundation of the City of New York & Diversity

As a matter of policy and conviction the Research Foundation of the City University of New York attempts, in all personnel activities, to ensure equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment whatever their race, creed, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, age, citizenship or national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, disabilities or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. This applies to recruiting new employees including advertising, interviewing, work assignment, compensation and benefits, selection for training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination.

Diversity is a core value at the Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS). We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty and believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Functional Title: Creative Coordinator

RF Job Code: 2900

Salary Range/ Hourly Rate, or “Commensurate with Experience”): $60,000 - $70,000

Part Time/Full Time: Full

Level: Intermediate

Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Schedule: Hybrid: two days in the office and three days remote per week

Program: ACS Workforce Institute

Location: 110 William Street, NY NY 10038

To apply, applicants should submit a resume with a cover letter. If an applicant is selected to move forward in the interview process, a portfolio of work will be requested.