Department Manager, Animation & Game And Entertainment Design
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Posted
Job description
The Department Manager provides crucial administrative support for the Chairs of Animation and Game Design, functioning as a primary staff intake for a variety of administrative matters. The Department Manager reports to the Chairs of both the Animation and Game Design programs while working closely with Academic Affairs. This is a 12-month full-time staff position.
Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary
- Works closely with the two Program Chairs to develop and execute processes that create an effective and efficient administrative workflow within the Department.
- Serves as the primary administrative facilitator of matters related to staff offices outside of the Digital Media Department, including the Registrar, Academic Advising, Academic Coordinators, and Marketing and Communications.
- Working with Academic Coordinators, manages reconciliation of the program budgets. Advises Chair on recommended budgetary allocations and resources accordingly based on short- and long-term plans.
- Performs and responds to communications and duties in a timely manner to ensure smooth daily, short, and long-term operations and contributes to achieve effective workflow and outcome.
- Coordinates the planning of department events and special projects. Assists in arranging for faculty and student participation.
- Leads on important administrative record keeping for the Department, including the documentation and archiving of materials for annual program assessment and regular program review.
- Functions as a liaison with Technical Support Services, Facilities Management, and Information Technology as needed.
- Directs departmental faculty to course scheduling information, the Nest, and support resources at the College such as the Teaching and Learning Center and the Library.
- Directs students to Students Affairs, the Student Learning Centers, or towards other student support resources within the College, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be responsive to work-related phone calls and emails during non-business hours on occasion.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in office management and budget administration, preferably in an academic setting.
- Ability to effectively identify priority matters and projects, in keeping with policies of the College as well as strategic planning goals as established by either the College or the Chairs of Animation and Game Design.
- Strong organizational, collaboration, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent ability to work efficiently, cooperatively, and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in promoting and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Technological proficiency and adaptability for administrative responsibilities.
- Empathetic and supportive working style.
- Facility with software applications such as the Adobe Suite, graphic design software, animation software, game design software, and similar.
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