Work for CalArts

Information & Responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs supports the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs in maintaining a flourishing and diverse community of artists through a focus on student achievement and satisfaction, high-quality academic programs with relevant curricular structures, excellent faculty and sound teaching practices, functional learning spaces, appropriate instructional and student-support technology, and efficient administrative policies and procedures that address the complex needs of the Institute. The Vice Provost accomplishes this work by leading the curriculum lifecycle for all degree and non-degree programs; overseeing academic planning, program review, assessment, and special academic initiatives; ensuring review of and compliance with academic policies; collaborating with Student Affairs on programming and policies to sustain student needs; and supervising the offices of the Registrar and Academic Advising.

This is a twelve-month, full time academic administrative position. The post is an exempt position with four weeks of paid vacation per year, to be scheduled in consultation with the Provost.  

Reports To: Provost
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: 1.0 FTE
Supervisory Responsibility: Staff in Registrar, Academic Advising, Assessment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Academic Affairs

• Support the Provost in short and long-term curricular planning and innovation by clearly affirming the vision and goals for Academic Affairs and in relation to the academic action plan and institute strategic framework

• Collaborate with school deans and program directors to review, revise, and develop new academic programs to expand the richness and relevance of Institute offerings 

• Provide facilitation and guidance to faculty in the planning and implementation of academic initiatives while ensuring alignment with Institute’s strategic goals; lead initiatives that fall outside of the schools or do not have a clear academic home 

• Steward curricular minors and other curricular offerings under the purview of the Provost Office

• Collaborate with leaders in Enrollment Management, Institutional Effectiveness, and the Office of Communications to promote the growth and expansion of programs

• Develop Institute academic and administrative policies and work with appropriate academic units and administrative offices to ensure compliance

• Chair, manage, or participate in Institute committees and work groups at the direction of the Provost

• Represent the Provost’s Office by communicating effectively and maintaining productive relationships within the Institute community and external partners 

Registrar, Academic Advising, and Student Support

• Oversee the work of the Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student Success to identify challenges and issues impacting student learning, well-being, or progress to degree, and propose evidence-based recommendations to ensure continuous improvement. Shepherd these recommendations through relevant governance structures

• Collaborate and consult extensively with schools, departments, offices, and individuals across the Institute to understand and enhance the experience of all students

• Ensure fair and equitable standards and policies for students in academic/metier standing and appeals processes, academic misconduct, grade appeals, etc.

• Supervise the Registrar and ensure a service-oriented and student-focused approach to the responsibilities of this office

• Directly supervise, coach, and professionally develop the Registrar and Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student Success

Other Duties

• Other duties as requested by Provost

• At the direction of the Provost, teach one class in area of expertise

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to collaborate professionally in a complex academic and artistic environment 

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills 

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in fostering an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.

• Knowledge of long-range planning practices and within higher education

• Skills in project planning, management, and implementation

• Thorough understanding, appreciation, and adherence to shared governance protocols and practices

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel matters and other private information or materials

• Knowledge of accrediting standards and reporting procedures

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis, assessment, and evaluation practices

• Familiarity with relevant software and general openness to learning new technology 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree in arts, education, or a relevant field or have equivalent experience.  

EXPERIENCE

• At least five years of experience in higher education administration, preferably an arts-based institution

• Extensive supervisory experience, including the hiring, professional development, and performance management of director-level staff

• Experience teaching at a postsecondary level

How to Apply

Please go to this link to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/142901

Please submit a:

• Cover letter that describes your relevant qualifications and your interest in the position

• Current résumé or CV 

• List of three references

Salary 

The Institute expects to offer a salary within the following range: $165,000-$183,000

Equity & Diversity

California Institute of the Arts understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. 

Further Information

CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.