MFA Program Assistant Chair — 4-Day Week, Fine Arts Admin

Pratt Institute School of Architecture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Institute’s Fine Arts Department in Brooklyn seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Chair 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 is integral to the delivery of the MFA curriculum, coordinating graduate advising, course planning, admissions, and collaboration across four emphasis areas: Integrated Practices,

Qualifications

• Expertise in the practice and education of art and/or design.
• Strong track record of professional work in art and/or design.
• Excellent detail-oriented organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work 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.
• Serve as liaison for MFA students between department faculty, students and the Learning / Access Center, the Student Care Coordinator, and Health / Counseling Services.
• Coordinate the MFA admissions process, attend information sessions, and participate in candidate interviews.
• Create and update prospective/accepted info packets. Coordinate MFA onboarding and orientation events with the Chairperson.
• 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 with Thesis faculty.
• 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 Pratt Artists League (PAL) graduate assistant leaders to ensure effective communication between administration and MFA cohort, generate community events and manage related resources.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Art & Design expertise

Organization & communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Education

MFA or equivalent in art, design, or related discipline

Job description

Pratt Institute’s Fine Arts Department in Brooklyn seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Chair 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 is integral to the delivery of the MFA curriculum, coordinating graduate advising, course planning, admissions, and collaboration across four emphasis areas: Integrated Practices,