Academic Department - Director Game Art and Design

Description

Academic Department - Director Game Art and Design/Media Arts and Animation


An Academic Department Director (ADD) is the principal academic officer for a specific program or programs. 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 ADD is co-responsible with the Campus Head 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 Board of Trustees, the President, and the Executive Committee. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements

· Provide academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Head of Academic Affairs.

· Provide support to college and community relations activities while planning and implementing a budget including personnel requirements, program expenses, and capital needs.

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

· Collaborate with other Academic Department Directors within own school and across schools: scheduling, sharing faculty, and other.

· Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Head of Academic Affairs.