University of Cincinnati

Job Description

Job Overview The School Director is the administrative and academic leader of the school charged with the supervision of all its interests and activities and reports to the Dean of the College. Within a university model of shared governance, where various administrative and faculty bodies govern interdependently, the School Director has a personal voice in shaping the way the following responsibilities are implemented. Essential Functions As academic leader, the School Director: • Leads academic development in all the School's disciplines, graduate and undergraduate, and in their collaborative interactions with other disciplines across the College, the University and the globe. • Leads efforts to attract and retain outstanding and diverse faculty members. • Leads the development and mentoring of faculty, including annual performance reviews and the provision of adequate resources for professional growth. • Responsible to the students of the School, ensuring that they receive relevant instruction of high quality and setting a high standard of professionalism. • Engages in teaching (at least two (2) courses per academic year) in their area of expertise. • Engages in research and/or scholarship and/or creative work in their area of expertise. • Participates in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the curricula and related matters. • Works with the Dean and the Dean's office to develop a collegial environment. Essential Functions (Cont'd) As administrative head, the School Director: • Represents and articulates the views of the School faculty, staff, and students to the Dean and others and, in turn, communicates administrative policies and decisions to the School. • Manages, develops, and organizes the School's administrative structure and encourages a spirit of mutual respect and diversity in the character of the School in recruiting practices for faculty, staff, and students. • Responsible for day-to-day managerial matters and the operation of the School, supervises and helps to develop School staff. • Pursues short- and long-term objectives and academic planning. • Fiscally responsible for the School budget oversight and sound judgment in managing funds. • Represents the views of the School and strengthens ties with the immediate community and beyond the University to both academic and professional groups and organizations. • Expected to generate external funds - excellence grants, research proposals, etc. - for individual faculty and the School as a whole and works with UC Foundation through DAAP's Director of Development to build and maintain outside support of the School. • Serves on the Executive Committee of the College and advises the Dean on planning, policy, and affairs of the College. Minimum Requirements Prior to the effective date of the appointment, candidate must have all of the following: • Master's degree in Design or a related field • Two years of relevant administration experience in a higher education or professional context as evidenced by directing/managing an academic program/unit or directing/managing projects for a design firm or company. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.