/ About CIA / Work at CIA
Last cache: 09-05-2025 06:04:24

Work at CIA

Group of Cleveland Institute of Art Staff Members at Chili Cook Off in 2024

Manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are.

Student on ladder with 2 others, putting up a piece of art.
Three members of Cleveland Institute of Art Staff, cleaning up the streets in Midtown Cleveland.
About CIA President’s Office Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Employee Handbook

Our values are not just words on the wall–they’re the beating heart of everything we do. We are fueled by the electric energy of our students’ success and the vibrant energy that surrounds us every single day. If you're ready to infuse your days with creativity, purpose, and a whole lot of heart, then we're ready for you.

Explore current available opportunities below!

The Cleveland Institute of Art is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to building and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, and to the principles that promote inclusion.

It is the policy of the Cleveland Institute of Art not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or gender identification, age, or disabilities, in employment practices, educational opportunities, admission, scholarship and loan programs, and other college-administered programs and activities.

Instructor at Cleveland Institute of Art talking to student while sitting at their computers.

Benefits Information

CIA offers a comprehensive benefit package including; paid time off accrual and additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 403B retirement contribution after 2 years, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Explore our full benefits book

Full-time employees accrue PTO on the following schedule. The PTO below does not include paid holidays and winter break.

  Length of Service Days Per Year Hours Per Pay
President’s, Deans + VPs   31 9.04
Directors 0-3 years 25 7.29
  3+ years 31 9.04
     
Full-Time Admin. Employees 0-3 years 23 6.70
  3-6 years 25 7.29
  6+ years 31 9.04

CIA provides up to 11 weeks of paid family and medical leave in a 12-month period to eligible employees. This benefit is available to regular full-time employees with at least one full year of service at CIA.

Request More Info

Assemble Your Portfolio

Visit Campus

Apply + Enroll Today

  • Student Work
  • Student Stories
  • Life at CIA
  • Campus
  • Career Center
  • Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
  • Foundation Program
  • Majors
  • Liberal Arts
  • Pre-College
  • Real-World Experience
  • Support Services
  • Continuing Education Classes
  • Facilities + Labs
  • Interactive Media Lab
  • Fabrication Studios
  • Housing
  • Campus Life
  • Events
  • Safety + Security
  • Request Info
  • Application Requirements
  • Assemble Your Portfolio
  • Visit Campus
  • Finance Your Education
  • For Accepted Students
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • NEWS
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
  • EXHIBITIONS
  • CINEMATHEQUE
  • DIRECTORY
  • College Catalog
  • Study Abroad
  • Support Services
  • Registrar's Office
  • Digital Output Center
  • Library
  • Career Center
  • Real-World Experience
  • Housing
  • Cinematheque
  • Exhibitions
  • Events
  • Title IX
  • Safety + Security
  • Finance Your Education
  • Tuition + Fees
  • Types of Aid
  • Payment Options
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • NEWS
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
  • EXHIBITIONS
  • CINEMATHEQUE
  • DIRECTORY
  • Cinematheque
  • Exhibitions
  • Take A Class
  • Interactive Media Lab
  • Digital Output Center
  • Library
  • Alumni Relations
  • Career Center
  • Work at CIA
  • Order Transcripts
  • Faculty + Staff Directory
  • Support CIA
  • Donate
  • Corporate + Community Partners
  • Community Impact
  • Annual Report
  • Transformation Campaign
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • NEWS
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
  • EXHIBITIONS
  • CINEMATHEQUE
  • DIRECTORY
  • Cinematheque
  • Exhibitions
  • Take A Class
  • Interactive Media Lab
  • Digital Output Center
  • Library
  • Work at CIA
  • Faculty + Staff Directory
  • Hire our Students + Alumni
  • Sign Up For Emails
  • Support CIA
  • Donate
  • Corporate + Community Partners
  • Community Impact
  • Annual Report
  • Transformation Campaign
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • NEWS
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
  • EXHIBITIONS
  • CINEMATHEQUE
  • DIRECTORY
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA 216.421.7000
Accessibility Privacy Careers Consumer Information
© 2025 CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART