MFA Program Director (Part-Time)

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, invites applications for a part-time Program Coordinator to provide academic and administrative leadership for the MFA program. This 15-hour-per-week, 9-month position oversees residencies, budgeting, curriculum planning, and admissions activities.

The successful candidate will hold an MFA or comparable terminal degree and have at least three years of leadership in academic settings, with experience planning and coordinating events.

Qualifications

• An MFA or equivalent doctoral/terminal degree in Creative Writing, Theatre, Visual arts, or Film.
• At least three years previous leadership in academic settings; Experience planning and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the Winter and Summer residencies in collaboration with the Program Founder and Co-Director.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Graduate Program faculty and University administration on matters related to the program.
• Develop, manage, and administer the program's annual operating budget, including identifying capital needs and ensuring expenditures remain within approved budget allocations.
• Review curriculum planning and course scheduling in collaboration with faculty, the Department Chair, the Registrar, and the Vice Provost.
• Ensure that current course syllabi are submitted each semester to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
• Recruit, recommend, and evaluate adjunct faculty in collaboration with the Department Chair and Vice Provost.
• Oversee the graduate admissions process by reviewing applications and making admission decisions in accordance with program and University policies.
• Monitor student recruitment, retention, academic progress, and graduation to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate academic advising or directly advise students regarding curriculum planning, degree progression, University policies, and professional opportunities.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing & Communication to promote the program and support recruitment and enrollment.

Skills

Academic leadership

Event planning

Curriculum scheduling

Education

MFA or equivalent doctoral/terminal degree in Creative Writing, Theatre, Visual arts, or Film

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Program Coordinator provides academic and administrativeleadership for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and oversee the Winter and Summer residencies in collaborationwith the Program Founder and Co-Director.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Graduate Programfaculty and University administration on matters related to theprogram.
• Develop and maintain program planning documents, includingstrategic goals, annual reports, academic program reviews,self-studies, assessment plans, and accreditation reports forsubmission to the Vice Provost.
• Develop, manage, and administer the program's annual operatingbudget, including identifying capital needs and ensuringexpenditures remain within approved budget allocations.
• Review curriculum planning and course scheduling incollaboration with faculty, the Department Chair, the Registrar,and the Vice Provost.
• Ensure that current course syllabi are submitted each semesterto the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
• Recruit, recommend, and evaluate adjunct faculty incollaboration with the Department Chair and Vice Provost,consistent with University policies.
• Oversee the graduate admissions process by reviewingapplications and making admission decisions in accordance withestablished program and University policies.
• Monitor student recruitment, retention, academic progress, andgraduation to ensure compliance with University, departmental, andprogram requirements.
• Coordinate academic advising or directly advise studentsregarding curriculum planning, degree progression, Universitypolicies, and professional or career opportunities.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing & Communicationsto promote the program, support recruitment initiatives, andincrease enrollment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time, 15-hour per week, 9-month per year position(October 1 - June 30)

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

N/A

Requirements:

Required :

An MFA or equivalent doctoral/terminal degree in Creative Writing,Theatre, Visual arts, or Film. At least three years previousleadership in academic settings; Experience planning andcoordinating events.

Preferred :

Active national or international standing as an artist, writer, orpractitioner.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.