Director of the School of Art at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana

Job Description:

Position Title Director of the School of Art Additional Information
Ball State University's College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for Director of the School of Art, available July 1, 2021.
The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and serves as the school's chief executive who plans, directs, and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, budgetary matters and promotional activities pertaining to the school, provides leadership and direction in the development and implementation of academic programs, and advocates quality in teaching.
The Director serves as the school's primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, engages in proactive, collaborative short and long-range planning for the School of Art, facilitates opportunities for faculty scholarship and creative endeavors, manages the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty, and works to support a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, clear communication, and collegiality between faculty, staff, and students. Benefits and Community https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff Relocation FLSA Administrative Exemption Hrs/Week 40 Length of Assignment Fiscal Year - FT Continuing Contract Position Function
Plan, direct, coordinate, and communicate the academic, operational, budgetary, and promotional activities for the School of Art; provide leadership and vision in the development and implementation of both graduate & undergraduate academic programs; advocate for resources for the School of Art, including equipment, technology, faculty travel, and scholarly/creative activities. Minimum Education
Appropriate terminal degree in art or art-related discipline. Minimum Experience
At least two years of experience as a full-time, higher education faculty member in art or an art-related discipline.
At least two years of demonstrated administrative experience in exercising leadership and consultative decision-making at the departmental level in higher education, to include curricular development, budget activities, facilities, and equipment. Minimum Other
A strong record of scholarly and/or creative activities, teaching, and service.
Ability to function effectively as a college leadership team member within a complex, fast-paced, change-oriented institution.
Ability to execute duties with resilience and flexibility.
Ability to anticipate future deadlines and fulfill obligations to completion in a timely manner.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate personal accountability.
Exhibit a high tolerance for ambiguity, including managing multiple priorities. Authorization to work in the US Employer will consider sponsorship. Preferred Education Preferred Experience
Professional and administrative experience in the arts, including, but not limited to, graduate programs administration.
Experience with national accreditation processes.
Experience with fundraising and/or grant writing at multiple levels.
Experience with community engagement.
Experience facilitating the use of new technologies within an art or art-related curriculum.
Experience with incentivized-based budgeting models. Preferred Other
Demonstrated awareness of contemporary best practices in schools of art and design. Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, Foundations Coordinator, Office Coordinator, Travel and Facilities Coordinator, Photo/Media Resources Coordinator, 3D Studio Manager, Glass Facilities Manager, Publicity Coordinator and Graduate Advisor, 40+ Faculty. Required Certifications EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled. About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders - committed to improving the quality of life for all. Department CFA Deans Office:600010 Department Information Department Email or Phone Number mprater@bsu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking 1 Job Duty
Provide leadership including in the development and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate academic and non-academic programs and curriculum within the School of Art. Ranking 2 Job Duty
Serve as the school's primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, and as an engaged participant in the College Leadership Team (including assisting the Dean in fundraising efforts) Ranking 3 Job Duty
Collaboratively plan, execute, and modify