ACADEMIC DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING

 

The Art Institute of California-San Diego provides postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts. We are among a cadre of proprietary Art Colleges within the U.S. - one of Forbes' 200 Best Small Company's in America.  Our schools offer Bachelor and Associate degree programs in the design, media arts and technology and culinary fields. Professional faculty, industry-focused curriculum and industry related facilities and equipment keep our school at the forefront of art and technology.

 

Position Summary:

 

An Academic Director (AD) is the principal academic officer of the Advertising program.  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 and Assistant 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 AiCA-SD President and the Executive Committee.  This position acts as the academic program?s chief officer making decisions and operating in a coordinated effort with the Dean and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, program-specific advisory board, and all education 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. 

 

 

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 Academic Affairs Dept.

3.  Plan and implement a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, and capital needs.

4.  Support programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five year strategic plan.

5.  Provide support to college and community relations activities.

6. Collaborate with other Academic Department Directors within own school and across schools- 

 

Position Requirements:

 

1.  Master?s degree required in a major related to an AiCASD subject area.  At least five years of increasingly relevant industry and or education experience.  Appropriate industry credentials

2.  Three years experience in a management or supervisory role. 

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.

6.  Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.

 

Application Process

 

Interested candidates, please forward cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to:

 

The Art Institute of California ? San Diego

Human Resources Department

7650 Mission Valley Road

San Diego, CA  92108

 

Email:  ccampo@aii.edu

 

Fax:  619-291-7307