Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, the Assistant Director is responsible for providing services and programs that promote GSAPP's mission and academic goals. In addition, the Assistant Director will provide current and accurate educational information and resources, and tools to assist faculty in delivering quality programs and enabling students to achieve timely degree completion.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director is responsible for (25%):
Represent GSAPP's Academic and Student Affairs at key internal and external meetings and architecture school initiatives. In addition, will be the primary liaison with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). (10%)
Working closely with the Associate Dean to optimize all analytical tools, processing, communication, and verification services for the Academic Affairs Office. (10%)
Works with the Associate Dean to manage accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning. Liaisons with the Provost Office, filing new programs and academic agreements in the CU Database for Agreements, Renewals Center + Institutes (DARCI), and CU Academic Approval System (APAS). (10%)
Is responsible for the day-to-day administration of GSAPP's special programs (Introduction to Architecture Program and the Shape of Two Cities New York Paris Program). (10%)
Assists the Associate Dean in setting and preparing evaluation templates and analyzing course evaluation data in Evalukit. In addition, prepares periodic assessment reports and analyses from data in SSOL, SDR, and Canvas. (10%)
Assists the Associate Dean with promoting and implementing special projects and academic initiatives, i.e., Summer Workshops, Course Travel including on and off-campus presentations, coordination of receptions, and participation in other recruitment activities as determined by the Associate Dean. (10%)
Cultivates and maintains relationships with faculty, administrators, current students, and alums and solicits their participation in GSAPP academic affairs and compliance with educational integrity policies. Coordinates communications with GSAPP administrative and program offices (e.g., advertising, publications, website, content management, etc.). (10%)
Performs other relevant duties as assigned and needed. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent experience required, and minimum 3-5 years related experience.
Requires excellent organization and communication skills and basic budgeting and accounting skills. Ability to exercise patience, maintain confidentiality, and field general inquiries about the School programs and facilities. Must be able to work independently, quickly, and efficiently to serve a diverse student body.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: 2-4 years of academic administration is preferred, as is familiarity with college and/or graduate-level academic processes and procedures, Slate and Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite software, and FileMaker Pro or other database software.
Experience with architectural education and/or degree in architecture or related discipline preferred.
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