Jobs at VCFA

Vermont College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for the Social Media Manager. This full-time administrative staff position reports to the VP for Institutional Advancement.

Responsibilities include bringing creative vision to developing and executing a social media strategy to help drive awareness and engagement across VCFA’s social channels while supporting the college’s enrollment marketing objectives and strategic goals. The Social Media Manager is a key contributor to the college’s overall marketing and community engagement initiatives and exhibits strong written and visual storytelling skills, brand awareness, and a proven track record of driving growth through organic social content to communicate the story of VCFA to internal and external audiences.

Successful candidates will have a combination of education, expertise, and experience in social media, communications, and content development; knowledge of all current social media platforms, and current social trends, new platforms, and platform-specific best practices; strong writing skills with experience creating compelling social media content; experience with content tools, Digital Asset Management platforms (Canto, SmugMug), and digital marketing tools; copywriting skills and awareness of SEO/Keyword experience; experience producing powerful visual content, including still images to graphics, GIFs, Instagram stories and reels; high-level organization skills and capacity for attention to detail; and the ability to work independently as well as to effectively collaborate within a team environment.

VCFA Administrative offices are in Montpelier, VT.  This position can be performed in-person, hybrid, or remotely.

Candidates are encouraged to consult VCFA’s website to acquaint themselves with our distinctive institution, learning processes, and educational philosophy. Please see the full job description here. To apply, send the following to [email protected] with “Social Media Manager” in the subject line:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, outlining your professional skills and experience and your willingness to engage in activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, submit application materials by March 6. Position will remain open until filled.

Vermont College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for the Director of IT. The Director of IT is a leadership and operational managerial position.

Responsibilities include:

Develops IT strategic initiatives with college leadership that will support the continued growth and transformation of the institution. Responsible for the planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions at VCFA. The work of the IT Director is primarily focused on exceptional IT support for residencies, internal help-desk operations, and remote work/learning development. Along with the oversight of IT operations to meet staff, student, and faculty requirements, the role also supports and maintains existing applications. The IT Director is the strategic partner working collaboratively with all aspects of the college’s operations, to assess and when needed implement new technological solutions.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience; minimum 5 years’ experience within Information Technology, preferably in higher education; supervisory experience; some experience in the following technologies/products: Enterprise Data Management MSSQL, PowerCampus, Slate, Learning Management Software (LMS), VMWare, Networking, Microsoft Technologies, Apple Technologies, Google Apps for Education; demonstrated aptitude for working on multiple projects; exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; high level organizational skills and capacity for attention to detail; ability to think creatively, entrepreneurially, and strategically as part of a collaborative team setting.

Workplace arrangements: Hybrid (on campus 2+/- times a week) and on campus full-time during residencies.

Candidates are encouraged to consult VCFA’s website to acquaint themselves with our distinctive institution, learning processes, and educational philosophy. Please see full job description here. To apply send the following to [email protected] with “Director of IT” in the subject line:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, outlining your professional skills and experience and your willingness to engage in activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, submit application by October 19. Position will remain open until filled.

Vermont College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for an Enrollment Manager position. The Enrollment Manager is an administrative recruitment and marketing position reporting to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

The Enrollment Manager is responsible for participating in student recruitment efforts and marketing coordination. The EM exhibits superior customer service and sales skills, and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with prospective students, staff, faculty, alumnx, and external constituents. The EM is a key contributor to VCFA’s broad enrollment management initiatives and must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the college’s admissions, marketing, academic, and institutional advancement teams.

Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication abilities and a capacity for self-starting and working independently; strong technology orientation; experience with CRM/database systems and digital communication design; strong project management and organizational skills, with the capacity to meet frequent deadlines; demonstrated aptitude for exceptional customer service and sales work; an appreciation for, interest in, and curiosity about the arts and arts education; Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in higher education, admissions, or sales.

VCFA Administrative offices are in Montpelier, VT.  This position can be performed in-person, hybrid, or remotely.  Some travel to residencies is required.

Candidates are encouraged to consult VCFA’s website to acquaint themselves with our distinctive academic schedule, learning processes, and educational philosophy. Please see full job description here. To apply, please send the following to [email protected] with “Enrollment Manager” in the subject line:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Statement on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, outlining your professional skills, accomplishments, experience, and willingness to engage in activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, submit an application by 2/15/23. Position will remain open until filled.