Director of the Center for the Advancement of Art Education

Job Details

AOEU HQ - Osage IA

Fully Remote

Full Time

Description

Director of the Center for the Advancement of Art Education

The Art of Education University (AOEU) seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Art Education. This senior position will guide the Centers mission to advance arts education through rigorous research innovative practice and meaningful collaboration. The Director will lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan that aligns with AOEUs institutional priorities building a sustainable and high-impact research enterprise that bridges scholarship and practice and promotes arts education as a core subject area.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven record of academic research and leadership with the ability to design oversee and evaluate arts education initiatives that generate tangible outcomes for educators leaders and students. As both strategist and builder the Director will establish partnerships across higher education K12 systems arts organizations and foundations to support the Centers growth and development. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a growth mindset. Successful candidates will display the ability to thrive in ambiguity transforming ideas into scalable evidence-based solutions that advance the field.

The Director will coordinate a multidisciplinary team of scholars and practitioners manage budgets and operations and oversee communications that position the Center as a national thought leader in arts education. Candidates should hold an advanced degree (Masters required; EdD or PhD preferred) and demonstrate success in academic research and external partnership cultivation. The director role is a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering center from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the future of arts education.

Structured as a remote full-time exempt salaried position. This position will report to the Chief Academic Officer.

We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning! This position is eligible for remote work from the following locations : USA.

Who We Are

At the Art of Education we grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous relevant and engaging learning at every stage of their career. Our values are artistry connection and impact.

The Center for the Advancement of Art Education is dedicated to advancing research empowering educators and driving innovation to enhance the field of art education in pursuit of our mission.

Job Details

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute the Centers multi-year strategic plan in alignment with institutional mission and priorities.
• Design oversee and evaluate arts education research initiatives to ensure methodological rigor and practical impact.
• Build alliances and collaborations with internal and external academic units arts organizations foundations and other stakeholders.
• Lead supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of scholars and practitioners.
• Identify funding opportunities lead grant and philanthropic proposal development and manage budgets and Center operations.
• Translate research into practice through initiatives and dissemination methods including reports workshops and webinars.
• Oversee the Centers communications strategy including stakeholder engagement and public-facing thought leadership.
• Develop and implement operational systems policies and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Navigate evolving or ambiguous contexts by establishing processes making informed decisions and adapting as needed.

Since AOE operates in a fully remote / online environment requirements include frequent and prolonged use of computers and other technology as well as the ability to enter information into a computer using a keyboard or alternative means.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

While we have identified specific requirements for this role we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for consideration regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (Masters required; PhD preferred)

The Interview Process

For most roles the process is as follows :

For specific managerial or high-collaboration roles you may be asked to participate in additional Zoom or phone interviews. Our goal is to keep the process streamlined and intentional.

Compensation and Benefits

BENEFITS

For more information about the benefits we offer please visit our website.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience and the market. We encourage you to discuss your compensation requirements early in the process.

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your interest in opportunities with AOEU.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1