Department: Education
FSLA: Exempt
Employee Status: Regular/Full-time
Job Description:
The Woodruff Arts Center Director of Enterprise Pre K-12 Arts Education will serve as an advocate for arts education and as a conduit of information for education programs Center-wide. The primary role of this position is to coordinate the development and implementation of enterprise-wide education initiatives and to expand the role and awareness of the Woodruff Arts Center’s Education vision and mission. The Director will work closely with the Divisional Education Leaders and educational programs to create collaborative and integrated efforts where possible. The Director develops plans and strategies for expanding the WAC Enterprise Education program objectives and securing support and sustainability for the programs. The position also manages the strategic partnerships and alliances with our external partners to include program and funding partners.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Expand the level of enterprise Pre K-12 programming and activity in order to achieve the WAC Pre K-12 education vision and mission.
- Works in partnership with the Program/Initiative leads in the Divisions to ensure successful development, management, reporting and outcomes of the initiatives.
- Stimulate, expand and facilitate the coordination of Enterprise PreK-12 education activities among the divisions.
- Work with development directors, education directors and others to craft a coherent, compelling message that demonstrates the collaborative work in education and the programs and services available to the community.
- Enhance the visibility and role of the Center’s enterprise arts-in-education presence in the local community and state, as well as in national arts education circles. Coordinate external enterprise education position and communications, particularly as they relate to legislative and community forums and activities.
- Collect, analyze and publish data/statistics on the preK-12 education activities of the divisions and WAC as a whole. Also create consistent data gathering and metrics throughout the enterprise, which will be used to determine current service levels, and establish goals for serving broader, more diverse audiences
- Establish mechanisms to track education program, audiences at the Divisional and enterprise levels.
- Coordinate the external face for WAC Enterprise PreK-12 education and advocacy
- Identify, support and coordinate and secure collaborative grant requests. Write funding proposals and collateral material to represent and build the case for education support.
- Coordinate development of joint PreK-12 education program catalog and other publications for production by communications.
- Work with Technology staff to develop and manage the technology roadmap and plans for technology usages.
- Help ensure informal and formal collaboration among the divisions.
- Coordinate shared programming (e.g., WAC family day) .
- Guide and manage the work of the Education Leadership Group.
- Support the education Task Force of the WAC board.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has the following direct and dotted line reports: Database Coordinator, Enterprise Education Project Coordinator, and Technology Manager.
This position works closely with the Coordinators of all of the Initiatives and has some dotted line supervisory responsibility.
The incumbent must be perceived as a leader in the field and have strong consensus building skills.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs.
- Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
- Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
· Master's degree (M. A.) or four to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Training and/or experience in preK-12 arts in education
Additional Skills/Abilities:
- Understands and is articulate in the arts in education field; conversant and passionate about the arts
- Some level of training and/or experience in preK-12 arts in education
- Able to work with Board members effectively
- Strong presentation skills
Language Skills:
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, board members, patrons, and the community.
Mathematical Skills:
· Strong ability to work with, analyze and communicate data.
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages.
Reasoning Ability:
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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