Program Chair - Art Program

Hussian College

Philadelphia, PA

Program Chair ' Art Program

If you have a passion for teaching others, as well as practical work experience in graphic design, visual communications, digital media and/or UI/UX design or another related field, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary: The Program Chair, with the support of their direct manager, provides leadership for the assigned program(s) by articulating and executing the vision of the organization and the academics department. This position is responsible for the management of the program, overseeing the student experience and student success, and representing the department in school and industry matters. Through this role, this individual fosters growth and excellence in their faculty, in their students, and, in the school as a whole. This position is an on-site position at our Philadelphia, PA campus.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaches course load based on business and scheduling needs
• Provides leadership to program faculty, ensuring a quality educational experience for students
• Identifies, hires and trains program faculty
• Collaborates with Dean and Registrar's Office to develop course schedules and faculty teaching assignments
• Ensures training and professional development of program faculty
• Completes faculty observations and provides coaching and feedback
• Collaborates with organizational leadership and the curriculum department to maintain program curriculum
• Proactively monitors and mentors students, providing support that results in persistence to graduation
• Monitors student academic performance and develops effective interventions as required
• Effectively resolves student concerns or complaints
• Coordinate and/or participate in new student orientation, graduation and other campus events
• Assists in securing community leaders, discipline professionals, and employers to serve on the Program Advisory Board
• Facilitates Program Advisory Board meetings
• Participates in professional development activities
• Other duties as required

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or other related degree is required; Master of Fine Arts (MFA) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of four years of practical work experience in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, UI/UX Design or another related field is required
• Prior teaching experience highly desirable.
• Prior experience as a Program Chair or other leadership role preferred.

Competencies

• Proven leadership and management abilities
• Develops and presents educational materials in an engaging manner
• Demonstrate a high level of discernment and appropriate judgement
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities
• Project a professional image and provide outstanding customer service
• Keep commitments, meet deadlines, and achieve demanding results
• Practice excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Speak effectively to both large and small groups of people
• Prepare and conduct effective presentations
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills
• Cooperate and collaborate as a member of a team
• Ability to work days, evenings, and some weekends
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare and maintain records, correspondence, reports and other data