SUMMARY:   Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs at The Art of Houston and in conjunction with the President, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for the effective management and supervision of the Academic Affairs Department.  The responsibility includes the effective management of FT and Adjunct faculty, ensuring adherence to classroom and curriculum policies and standards.  In addition, responsible for teaching assigned classes within the program. 

Incumbent must assure that The Arts Institutes International, LLC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Manage, supervise, motivate and/or train team of Program Chairs, Full Time / Adjunct Faculty.
2. Provide leadership and support in the management of the Academic Affairs to help attain key drivers, including student credit ratio, expense to revenue and persistence targets.
3. Work closely with the Program Chairs / Full Time Faculty to meet management expectations and targets while remaining actively involved in standing school committees.
4. Coordinate faculty hiring process with Program Chairs and Human Resources well in advance of class starts. Consult with HR in posting, screening, interviewing and recommending qualified candidates.
5. Provide input and participate in the evaluations of Program Chairs / Full Time / Adjunct Faculty.
6. Provide administrative supervision in the registration, advising and clearance of students and assures compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements.
7. Teaches assigned classes.
8. Ensures assessment of student learning outcomes in all program areas including other accreditation requirements.
9. Provide oversight with advancement and fundraising activities in order to promote the campus initiatives.
10. Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs, The Art Institute of Houston, dotted line to President, The Art Institute of Houston

SUPERVISES:  Program Chairs and Faculty

INTERACTS WITH:  Inside contact encompasses the entire range of personnel. outside contacts may include community and professional leaders as well as other educators.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

Knowledge: 

a) A Master of Fine Arts preferred, with emphasis in Media Arts & Animation related field 

b) Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in Education, with academic management, advising and teaching experience. 

c) Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry and/or Academic Affairs.

Skills: 

a) Fiscal and personnel management experience. 

b) Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 

c) Strong interpersonal skills with supervisor and staff populations. 

d) Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills. 

e) Strong computer literacy skills with the Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with technology and software packages relevant to the field.

Abilities: 

a) Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments and outside non-profits. 

b) Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests. 

c) Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities. 

d) Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.