Assistant Director of Studio Health and Safety

Assistant Director of Studio Health & Safety

The Cleveland Institute of Art invites applicants for the full-time role of Assistant Director of Studio Health & Safety. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; this role serves as the supervisor of the Academic Affairs Operations Manager and designated studio technicians as assigned. The Assistant Director of Studio Health & Safety will manage the administrative and operational functions of CIA’s Studio Operations team with a particular focus on safety and risk management. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, this position will facilitate the role of the Studio Operations team as a strategic campus partner in creating safe and productive arts and learning environments. With a focus on safety and risk management, the Assistant Director of Studio Health & Safety will develop, implement, and oversee standards for the administrative and operational functions of the Studio Operations team.

This role leads the Studio Operations team in improving the safety and capabilities of all academic shop/studio spaces across campus to include developing safety protocols for training staff and faculty as well as educating students, developing and maintaining environmental health and safety programs, and implementing best practices as related to the academic studios.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relative field, and/or 3-5 years of relative professional experience. The candidate must possess a positive attitude, excellent written and verbal skills, strong organizational and management skills, demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations and best practices common in art and design processes. Knowledge of fume and particulate ventilation systems such as dust collection and fume extraction. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Suite, and Adobe CC.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.

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 bank, 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