The Director, Community Arts School provides strategic direction and leadership for the University’s community-based divisional arts school which is housed within the nationally acclaimed Conservatory of Music. The ideal candidate for this position is a proven leader of arts education and is entrepreneurial, business-oriented, and able to lead a team in creating unparalleled arts education programming. Candidates must have demonstrated success in arts education and/or arts administration.
The Assistant Dean & Director will be responsible for building and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with key organizational stakeholders internally and externally. This position will report to the Assistant Provost & Executive Director, Division of Community Learning with a ‘dotted line’ to the Dean, Conservatory of Music. Additional advisement will be provided by the Associate Director of Conservatory Admissions.
Essential duties, tasks and responsibilities:
Organizational Leadership and Management
- Ensures that the organization effectively achieves its mission by providing oversight of day-to-day operations, human resources, fiscal management, and programming.
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Establishes and effectively executes an annual operating plan which strengthens organizational success and sustainability
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Leads the continuous review and implementation of a CAS-specific strategic plan that supports its artistic, educational, financial, and partnership objectives within the context of the University’s strategic efforts
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Provides leadership to a professional team of five (5) full-time staff, two (2) part-time staff and eighty (80) faculty members
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Establishes clear performance goals and conducts yearly annual reviews for professional staff
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Works in tandem with program directors and managers on appropriate faculty hires and performance reviews
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Fosters a workplace that is collaborative, professional, and positive
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Creates and manages an Advisory Board of internal and external stakeholders that provides input and strategy on programs and services offered through CAS
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Serves on the Division of Community Learning’s Advisory Council and the Conservatory of Music’s Administrative Leadership Team
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Represents BW and CAS within appropriate local, regional and national organizations
Revenue Generation & Budgeting
- Develops and manages a diverse revenue portfolio and budget forecasts in alignment with institutional goals and an established pro forma.
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Sets all program tuition with respect to market value, expenses and expected net margin
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Cultivates opportunities for mission-oriented revenue generating opportunities including hosted programs, partnerships and licensing
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Leads all fund development initiatives in coordination with the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
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Develops and implements a philanthropic strategy that will identify and cultivate potential opportunities for advancement as well as build on existing relationships with individuals and funders
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Actively seeks grant funding opportunities that align with the mission and programming of CAS while supporting existing grant awards in tandem with assigned CAS staff
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Establishes and oversees the process for financial aid provided to CAS participants
Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation
- Works in tandem with program directors, managers and coordinators to establish the annual portfolio of educational programming (or hosted programs).
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Draws upon experience, educational needs and local/national trends to develop and implement high-impact programming and/or experiences
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Works in tandem with admissions to drive/influence BW University and Conservatory enrollment to design arts-based programming and experiences that engage and thoughtfully connect prospective students with the University
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Authorizes contracts/agreements for faculty or third-party vendors where appropriate
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Performs program evaluations to ensure high-performance and relevancy
Marketing and Registration
- Works with the CAS Communications Manager to create messaging and external marketing and communications material including, but not limited to, division statements, press releases, print/digital advertising, signage/displays, newsletters, website content, and social media channels.
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Provides input to collateral projects with contracted ad agency as needed
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Works with program directors and managers regarding participant registration processes and user engagement, course enrollment thresholds and targets
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At least ten (10) years of management-level experience
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Experience with learning design and/or program development/evaluation
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Demonstrated success in grant writing and funding
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Demonstrated success coordinating a collaborative team. Experience in hiring, managing, and retaining talented staff
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Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
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Must be detail-oriented with exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take initiative. Skills in problem-solving, negotiation, tact and diplomacy
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Ability to maintain a sense of collaboration and trust among a team
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Will be required to pass a background check and complete required University compliance training
A competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, sick leave, vacation, holidays, short-term disability, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance and tuition remission benefits.
Position open until filled. Please submit one (1) PDF file containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.
Link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment....
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