MFA Program Architect & Assistant Chair

Pratt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fine Arts Department at Pratt Institute seeks a detail-oriented artist-educator to serve as Assistant Chairperson for the MFA program. Working closely with the Chair, the successful candidate will support the development, implementation, and academic and administrative management of the graduate Fine Arts program.

The Assistant Chair coordinates graduate advising, admissions, curriculum development, and orientation; liaises with area coordinators, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent in art, design, or a related discipline is required.
• At least two years of administrative experience; three years in academic administration preferred.
• Excellent detail-oriented organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with a diverse faculty and student body.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chairperson and liaise with MFA area coordinators in planning MFA course schedules, course offerings, and faculty assignments.
• Schedule MFA Fine Arts courses.
• Develop MFA program outcomes assessment and curricular development with the Chairperson and faculty; attend graduate curriculum committee meetings.
• Advise MFA students on program requirements, course planning, program completion requirements and maintain MFA student records and email lists.
• Coordinate MFA admissions process, attend information sessions, and participate in candidate interviews; create/update info packets; coordinate onboarding and orientation.
• Collaborate with the Chairperson in recruiting, selecting, and retaining faculty and staff for MFA programs.
• Coordinate MFA programming, including visiting artists for graduate critical reviews and graduate Thesis shows.
• Collaborate with MFA program technicians and facilities managers on shop equipment/facilities needs for graduate studios and shops.
• Oversee graduate assistant assignments and manage the graduate assistant budget.
• Oversee PAL graduate assistant leaders to ensure effective communication between administration and MFA cohort.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Art education

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MFA or equivalent in art/design

Job description

The Fine Arts Department at Pratt Institute seeks a detail-oriented artist-educator to serve as Assistant Chairperson for the MFA program. Working closely with the Chair, the successful candidate will support the development, implementation, and academic and administrative management of the graduate Fine Arts program.

The Assistant Chair coordinates graduate advising, admissions, curriculum development, and orientation; liaises with area coordinators, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth