Creative Coordinator, Fashion Design Program

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Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).

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Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.

Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).

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Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Creative Coordinator, Fashion Design Program

Division: Academic Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Endowed Chair, Fashion Business and Design

Positions Supervised: N/A

Supplemental Materials

Cover letter

Resume / CV

Unofficial academic transcripts

Portfolio of creative work

Job Summary

The creative coordinator creates and implements fashion student recruitment and retention activities and events. This position also provides creative and administrative assistance for various growth initiatives and oversight and maintenance of departmental needs.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

Creates, coordinates, and executes student recruitment and retention activities and events

Instructs and coordinates students’ involvement with the atelier and The Fashion Society student organization

Works on program growth initiatives such as study abroad, scholarships, advisory council, alumni showcase, the historic costume collection, and the International Festival Fashion Show

Oversees and maintains needs associated with facilities, equipment, technologies, and office supplies and displays

Produces and formats promotional materials and documents, including creating, editing, proofreading, and aggregating data

Compiles information and organizes it into relevant reports

Maintains filing systems and utilizes basic word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills

Maintains appropriate supply inventory for the office

Service Excellence

Assists with and coordinates departmental meetings and activities

Assists with planning and execution of department events

Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

Coordinates and maintains annual program events calendar and fashion show guidelines

Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff

Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects

Seeks out potential constituents to aid in fundraising

Prioritizes a large volume of phone and email correspondence and confirms appointments

Handles confidential and non-routine information and explains policies when necessary

Collects, organizes, and composes correspondence for departmental faculty, staff, and students

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

Bachelor’s degree in fashion business or design

Prior relevant work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Highly organized, motivated, and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong professional integrity

Ability to problem solve, use good judgment, and think critically

Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Experience with general office hardware and computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

General campus classroom, studio, and lab settings

Various on- and off-site locations for fashion activities and events

Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Regular attendance and punctuality are necessary and essential functions

Ability to travel to off-site locations

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

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