Dean of Fine Arts manages administrative functions of the college of fine arts. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Fine Arts leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Fine Arts requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Fine Arts manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Fine Arts typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SCAD seeks an experienced Associate Dean for the Schools of Visual Communication and Fine Arts in Atlanta.
A strong foundation is integral to academic and artistic success, and the SCAD curriculum builds the visual, conceptual, and creative abilities that are essential to students’ development as professionals. SCAD inspires students to push the boundaries of expression while mastering classical methods of fine art instruction and practice.
As an associate dean, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the academic departments. In collaboration with the dean of academics in Atlanta, you will develop strategic plans for the departments that are consistent with the overall SCAD strategic plan, as well as provide professional development opportunities for professors. You will foster collaboration across all departments at all locations. Among other responsibilities, you will also work with admission to recruit talented undergraduate and graduate students to SCAD and continue to enhance the university’s reputation in academic and professional circles.
The successful candidate has significant classroom experience, successful administrative experience in higher education, and a distinguished record of scholarship and creative activity. The candidate demonstrates exemplary personnel and fiscal management capabilities and a thorough understanding of program assessment strategies and strategic planning, as well as experience dealing with external organizations such as business and industry, government agencies, and accrediting groups.
The use of current educational technologies and the ability to lead in their use is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate innovation, energy, and personal and professional integrity, as well as superior interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ability to motivate and lead students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds is required.
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