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Alfred University Director, Institute for Electronic Arts in Alfred, New York
The Director of IEA oversees all aspects of the operations of the institute including leadership in planning, setting priorities, and program development.
The IEA facilitates an extensive and well-known visiting artist technological residency program and projects that are funded through an endowment and a long history of grants. The IEA is a high-technology-research studio facility within the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics, at Alfred University, New York. IEA encourages and supports projects that involve interactive multi-media systems, experimental sonic/video production, digital imaging, print media explorations and growing publications.
The position is open until filled. Expected start date: July 1, 2024.
Salary: $70,000-$73,000
Essential Functions:
This position has supervisor authority
Manage IEA's Experimental Project Residency Programs (EPR), supported by NYSCA and NEA, sponsors approximately 24 artists a year
Leadership in writing, submitting, implementing, and reporting for all grants through Alfred University's office of Sponsored Programs
Maintain and advance IEA's integrated sound, video, and print media studios
Supervise staff that assist the director in the residency programs regarding scheduling artist s, travel, and contracts
Maintain ongoing relationships and partnerships with art organizations of Western New York and be active in engaging the greater community. Continue and expand international relationships and linkages
The Director will have the opportunity to teach one course per semester in the School of Art and Design and may be assigned service to the division, school, and university as appropriate
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people's lives
Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students
Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience
Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
Effective written and oral communication skills
Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Terminal degree in art and/or design or related or professional experience equivalent
Ability to travel (national & international)
Experience of working in arts organizations with demonstrated ability in successful grant writing and management
A history of interdisciplinary program development
Experience with strategic planning, budget, facilities, and personnel
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead an innovative community-based arts organization
Experience with or a deep understanding of digital media in both time-based and print media forms and their histories
Demonstrated personnel management
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The 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.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836."We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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