Academic Department Director Art and Design - The Art Institutes (Norfolk/Hampton Roads, Virginia)

Academic Department Director Art and Design

An Academic Department Director (ADD) is the principal academic officer for Photography, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Interactive Media Design programs.  Responsibilities include: day-to-day operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the college.  The ADD is co-responsible with the Dean of Education for the fiscal well being of the department as it relates to education.  The Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the college and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees, the AI Virginia Beach President, and the Executive Committee.

Key Job Elements:

1.      Assure that the AI Virginia Beach/EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

2.      Provide academic leadership.

3.      Select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Dean of Education (DOE).

4.      Plan and implement a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, and capital needs.

5.      Support college programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five year strategic plan.

6.      Provide support to college and community relations activities.

7.      Collaborate with other Academic Department Directors within own school and across schools: scheduling, sharing faculty, and other.

8.      Other responsibilities as determined by the Dean of Education.

Position Specifications:

         Baccalaureate degree and relevant experience in the field of Photography, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and/or Interactive Media Design.

         Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry and / or education. 

         Fiscal and personnel management experience.

         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

         Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.

         Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.

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