JOB TITLE:
Manager, Partnerships and Rankings Optimization
DEPARTMENT:
Admissions
REPORTS TO:
Associate Executive Director, Admissions
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, hybrid position with a requirement of three days per week spent working in person.
SALARY: $65,000 per year
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) is seeking a dynamic and strategic professional for the newly created position of Manager, Partnerships, and Rankings Optimization. Working in Admissions, this role is designed to enhance SVA’s visibility and reputation by optimizing its placement on college ranking listings and managing its presence on third-party websites frequented by prospective students. The successful candidate will work closely with the Admissions team and other stakeholders to bolster and enhance recruiting efforts
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement strategies to improve SVA’s position in national and international college rankings, such as U.S. News and World Report, QS University Rankings, and beyond.
- Analyze ranking methodologies to identify areas for improvement and align internal processes and protocols to maximize favorable exposure.
- Collect, analyze, and report data required for rankings submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor trends and changes in ranking methodologies and adjust strategies accordingly, centering art colleges as a key area of expertise and focus.
- Collaborate with Academic departments and various administrative offices to gather necessary data and insights. Liaise accordingly with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Communications, Visual Arts Press, and other internal entities to coordinate and align efforts.
- Lead and collaborate on the creation of external-facing digital and print material such as Institutional Reports to widen awareness of the College for influential constituents.
- Manage relationships with third-party ranking organizations and websites to enhance SVA’s visibility and reputation; Negotiate and manage agreements with external partners to maximize benefits for SVA.
- Serve as the primary point of content for third-party sites and ranking organizations on which Admissions maintains an enhanced profile.
- Prepare and present reports on ranking performance, partnership effectiveness, and online presence to members of the leadership team as needed.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of information across all third-party platforms.
- Develop and execute strategies to increase positive reviews and testimonials on third-party sites.
- Meet routinely with the Associate Executive Director; produce monthly summaries of sector progress for the Associate Executive Director.
- Stay informed about best practices and trends in higher education rankings, partnership management, rankings, and online presence optimization.
- Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Support the Admissions team at large weekend recruitment events (approximately 5 times per year).
- Manage travel expenses; submit monthly travel & expense reports.
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in Art, Education, Marketing (or a related field).
- Two years of full-time, administrative work experience in higher education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest and commitment to the goals of higher education.
- Comfort with public speaking and presenting data.
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with Apple platforms and with Keynote, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Office Suite.
- Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical skills are required
- Strong close attention to detail is required.
- Strong writing and editing abilities.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in oral and written communication, including editing abilities
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
- Skill in using computers and related software applications
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving
- Skill in planning and organizing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees and the public
WORKING AT SVA
School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.Click here to learn what it's like to work at SVA.The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.
