Dean Of Visual And Performing Arts

Description of Position

Dean of Visual and Performing Arts

Hiring Range: $114,961.60 - $149,448

The following are examples of typical duties that may be assigned to positions in this job family. It does not imply that all positions within the job family perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of Visual and Performing Arts is a core member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, contributing to the Division's strategic vision. A collaborative, student-focused academic leader with solid experience, the Dean of Visual and Performing Arts is the administrator responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Department's academic and fiscal operations, including course scheduling, budget development, and implementation, hiring, credentialing and supervision of faculty and staff, oversight of Academic Program Review and resolution of grievances. Additionally, the position supports the academic operations of the Performing Arts Center, two art galleries, and a variety of music, theater, and art labs spaces. These responsibilities include programs and activities at the Prescott, Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Sedona locations. Success in this position contributes to the overall success of the College.

Hiring, credentialing, supervision, and performance review of Visual and Performing Arts department faculty and staff.

Oversight of course schedule and assignment of classes and teaching facilities across all delivery modes in cooperation with the Associate Vice President of Instructional Support and the Director of Scheduling.

Enhance the visibility and reputation of the arts programs within the college and community.

Conducts reviews and appropriate mediation of grievances and student complaints.

Creates a positive working environment within the Division/Department and works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with the College's strategic objectives.

Participates on district committees on various issues related to academics, instruction, curriculum, faculty affairs.

Reviews data to prepare academic program reviews and decisions regarding programs and resource management within the Department.

Plans and implements professional development activities for full time and adjunct faculty in the department/division.

Supervises the preparation of catalog material for the department/division.

Responsible for budget preparation, monitoring, verification, and reconciliation of expenditure of funds for the department/division.

The Dean is also the Department's liaison to other areas of the College and provides additional administrative support to the provost as directed.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Master's degree

• 2 - 4 years of demonstrated academic leadership experience

• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, listening, organizational and team-building skills.

• Experience in budget planning and management.

• Regular on-site attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Earned doctorate in the field of visual or performing arts preferred

• 5+ years of academic leadership experience at the associate dean level or higher in class schedule building, budget management and problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Experience fundraising and grant development

• Significant leadership and teaching experience in a visual or performing arts field with specialization in one or more content areas

• Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment.

• Familiarity with accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC); institutional and programmatic assessment and accreditation.

• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered success and experience working with diverse populations in an inclusive learning environment.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.