POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Academic Director for Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

Department: Academic Affairs

Position Summary:
An Academic Director (AD) is the principal academic officer for a specific program or programs. Responsibilities include: day-to-day operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the college. The AD is co-responsible with the Dean of Academic Affairs for the fiscal well being of the department as it relates to education. The Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the college and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees, The Art Institute of Philadelphia President, and the Executive Committee.

Key Job Elements:

1. Provide academic leadership.
2. Select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
3. Plan and implement a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, technology and capital needs.
4. Support college programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the strategic plan.
5. Provide support to college and community relations activities.
6. Collaborate with other Academic Directors in scheduling and sharing faculty and divisional and institutional activities.
7. Participate in determining policies and operating procedures for the Equipment Cage in collaboration with other Academic Directors.
8. Other responsibilities as determined by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Organizational Relationships:
Reports to Dean of Academic Affairs. Supervises Instructors and student help. In some departments supervises an Assistant Academic Director. In some departments supervises Equipment/ Resource Manager.

Position Requirements:

1. Masters degree and relevant experience in the field or appropriate industry credentials.
2. Experience in positions of increasingly responsible duties in the industry and/or education.
3. Fiscal and personnel management experience.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team and supervise faculty.
6. Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.

Accountability:

Direct: Academic department budget
Academic integrity and quality of program
Completion rates

Indirect: Program public relations effort
Employment rates and salaries

Environment: This position acts as the academic program’s chief officer making decisions and operating in a coordinated effort with the Dean, program-specific advisory board, and all Academic Affairs department directors. The AD provides support and guidance to students and faculty and maintains a leadership role in all department functions. Inside contact encompasses the entire range of personnel. Outside contacts may include community and professional leaders as well as other educators.

Application Process:
Internal Candidates must notify supervisor before applying.

Qualified candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to:

Holly DePalma, Director of Human Resources
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia , PA  19103
email: aiphjobs@aii.edu
fax: 215.405.6398