Dean Of Graduate And Professional And Continuing Education

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

This is a unique opportunity to join Massachusetts College of Arts and Design (MassArt) as the next Dean in setting strategic vision for the departments of Graduate Programs and Professional and Continuing Education (PCE). Celebrating a legacy of 150 years of excellence, MassArt is on a path to recognition as a leading cultural institution. MassArt is the nation's only independent public college of art and design with over 1,900 undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students. The Dean of Graduate and PCE is an integral member of the Academic Affairs team and the President's extended cabinet and leads multiple departments in driving growth and vision at MassArt. The successful candidate is an innovative and resourceful leader with a background in arts and design and experience establishing and launching new certificates and degree programs, and proven ability to cultivate highly cohesive and effective teams. The Dean of Graduate and PCE will be passionate about the future of an arts and design graduate education and will oversee both state and non-state funded courses at MassArt and must be comfortable managing budgets, solving complex fiscal issues and working with Finance.

This position reports to the Provost and leads a graduate staff of five core employees, a PCE staff of five core employees, additional rotating staff/contractors, and 15 graduate and certificate program directors. Regular evaluation of staff as per the union contracts is included in this oversight.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the graduate, certificate, post-baccalaureate, and continuing education programs focusing on both visioning for the future and ensuring academic quality and school wide work flows to support a seamless student experience.

• Provide oversight of assessment and licensure processes across programs (NECHE, NAAB, DOE, etc.).

• Manage the graduate programs gallery, MassArt x SoWa.

• Manage the Graduate and Certificate programs' budgets in collaboration with the Associate Dean, including financial visioning for new programming, and solving complex fiscal issues as they relate to MSCA faculty costs, managing a non-state supported department, ensuring MSCA/DGCE contract compliance, etc. Managing these budgets includes fundraising outreach, scholarship oversight, and developing and implementing admissions and marketing strategies. Management of the Continuing Education and Youth Arts programs is done in concert with managers in each of those areas.

• Lead fundraising events, build relationships with donors, build endowed funds for graduate student scholarships and gather donations for special projects.

• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with other institutions/organizations, including those that provide opportunities for alumni, and current students and faculty.

• Lead the evaluation and evolution of the curricula for graduate, certificate program, continuing education, and youth arts programs in consultation with faculty. This implies the assessment of programs, curricula, classes, and faculty, as well as rigorous review through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Build community with students and faculty by attending presentations and events, offering introductions and presentations at events across programs and departments, and addressing/resolving issues that come up in these communities.

• Lead new program planning in graduate and certificate programs, including both in-person and remote programs, as well as a review of the role of continuing education in the college (as it serves the public, as well as matriculated students, and as a for degree granting programs)

• Execute committee work and service as requested. The Dean of Grad and PCE is a member of the Academic Affairs team and the President's extended cabinet, leads the Graduate Education Council, convenes monthly gatherings of the DGCE deans, and serves on several other committees in service to the broader institution.

• Approve faculty hires, faculty rank, independent studies, degree audit changes, budget approvals, and more.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Administrative leadership experience of multiple disciplines in higher education including financial management and business process review

• Evidence of commitments to community engagement, diversity, sustainability, collaboration, and global competence.

• Understanding and appreciation of excellence in the disciplines represented in the graduate programs at MassArt.

• Experience with assessment practices.

• Experience in the development of new degree programs.

• Teaching experience , preferably at the graduate level.

• Experience with program evaluation and accreditation processes.

• Understanding of traditional and emerging technologies and understanding of creative practice and visual learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A terminal degree

• 5 or more years of higher level administrative experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong collaborative skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional accomplishment in a design or arts discipline.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt does not provide the following:

• Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.

• E-Verify.

• Reimbursement for travel.

Selected candidates must complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and verification of the Form I9, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here

Comprehensive Benefits:

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, please apply by April 30th.

Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially

Inquiries and questions: Please send to MassArtDeanGraduatePCE@acesrch.com

Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee's name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com.

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