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The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a highly organized and service-oriented Office Manager & Events Coordinator to oversee daily operations in the CIA Welcome Center and the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Marketing. This dynamic role ensures the smooth execution of internal administrative processes, including clerical and systems support, application material preparation, budgetary paperwork management, and supervision of student workers and Admissions Ambassadors. The coordinator plays a key role in planning and executing recruitment events, managing CIA merchandise and online store operations, and maintaining a welcoming and professional front office environment. Acting as a liaison between internal departments and external offices, the coordinator contributes to the strategic goals of the Enrollment and Marketing division.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of office administration, customer service, event coordination, financial processing, and supervising student staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates should bring 1–2 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a customer-facing or academic setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy creating a welcoming experience for students and visitors, we encourage you to apply.
CIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are passionate about leveraging digital marketing to enhance engagement and connect with audiences in meaningful ways, we invite you to apply and be part of an institution that values creativity, innovation, and storytelling.
Compensation
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual, 13 paid holidays, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
ABOUT CIA
CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission — but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.
CIA is one of the nation’s leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.
The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.edu
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Office Manager & Events Coordinator – Cleveland Institute of Art
Job Category: Office/Administration
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cuyahoga County
