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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Dean, School of Design Studies, the Design Studies Undergraduate Education Director is a key member of the Design Studies leadership team in a 12-month, full-time exempt administrative position. While this position works most closely with personnel in the School of Design Studies, the position requires collaboration broadly with other Deans, Education Directors, Academic Affairs personnel, and personnel in the College’s other departments to support the College’s mission and goals.

Undergraduate Design Studies Degree Program Redevelopment

The School of Design Studies opened in 2004 offering a Bachelor of Design Studies (BDS) degree with concentrations in building technology and digital media. In subsequent years, the BDS was modified and concentrations and majors were added to meet changing student demographics and to maintain course offering and enrollment efficiency as part of the BAC’s varied undergraduate programs. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Design Studies peaked at 90 students in 2013. Subsequently enrollment declined and in fall 2022 the decision was made to suspend applications to the Bachelor of Design Studies program.

Bachelor of Design Studies Degree

During the first six to 12 months, the primary responsibility of this position will be to investigate how to revitalize and redevelop the Bachelor of Design Studies curriculum to attract and sustain student interest, enrollment and opportunities after graduation. As part of this responsibility, the DS Undergrad Director will be expected to:

• Investigate options for a flexible, career-oriented three-year and/or four-year undergraduate degree programs that will meet the current, competitive demands in the higher education market and meet New England Council of Higher Education (NECHE), MA Board of Higher Education accreditation standards, and other applicable requirements
• Coordinate this investigation with the curricula and requirements in existing degree programs in Design Studies (master’s programs) and the degree programs (both bachelor and master) in the Architecture, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture Schools as well as the BAC unique Practice curriculum
• Prepare and present options for the Bachelor of Design Studies degree curriculum to the BAC’s Academic Affairs personnel for review and feedback
• Prepare and present options for consideration and acceptance by the BAC’s President and Cabinet and subsequently by NECHE and the MA Board of Higher Education

Sustainable Design Program

• Manage and revise as appropriate the existing Sustainable Design continuing education certificate program

Assuming acceptance of one or more BDS degree options, implement, lead and manage the BDS degree program as described below.

Critical Success Factors

• Strategic vision
• Ability to forge new ground, thinking creatively and innovatively in the face of new challenges
• Project management skills and outcomes oriented
• Ability to develop constructive and positive relationships across the college
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence
• Keen analytical skills
• Ability to work and influence across institutional lines
• Ability to prioritize in face of competing demands
• Sound professional judgment
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling student, faculty and College information

EDUCATION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Leadership:

• Serve as academic leader for Design Studies Bachelor of Degree Studies program
• Provide a visible presence for the BDS to prospective and current students
• Collaborate with BAC core faculty, adjunct faculty and staff throughout the College leading and managing the BDS program
• Collaborate in strategic planning for the School of Design Studies and the BAC as a whole

Program and Curriculum Development and Management:

• Review and shape curriculum, ensure coherence and effectiveness of overall educational content of design studies programs
• Design and implement assessment processes to oversee successful delivery and student achievement in the BDS
• Assume responsibility for educational quality and effective operation of the BDS
• Contribute effectively to administrative efforts to gather, analyze and publicize information about courses, faculty and scheduling for students.

Outreach and public presence:

• Provide a visible, public presence for the BDS both locally and nationally
• Provide well-written material both to outside constituencies, such as accrediting bodies, and to colleagues and staff as needed
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, faculty and administrators at all levels of the College

Adjunct Faculty Hiring, Oversight, and Development:

• Cultivate and engage adjunct faculty to teach courses in the BDS program
• Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new and returning adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the faculty payment process
• Mentor and sustain adjunct faculty in their continued and effective involvement with students
• Ensure educational quality and richness through inclusive faculty recruiting
• Continually increase performance and effectiveness of faculty through development initiatives
• Manage faculty performance through rigorous review, assessment, feedback and coaching programs

Student Support:

• Build and nurture student community within the BDS and the College
• Mediate student problems that cannot be resolved at their source
• Increase student retention and success through programs including orientation, progress reviews and support for adjunct and core faculty directly delivering coursework to students

Instruction: Teach course or courses totaling six (6.0) credits per year.

Accreditation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant approval agencies and seek further recognition from appropriate credentialing agencies as new programs are built and enacted
• Support efforts for accreditation of the College’s programs
• Implement periodically Self-Study and Internal Review processes for the BDS curriculum offerings
• Support efforts for Self-Study and Internal Review processes of the College’s programs which are subject to external accrediting bodies

Financial Management: Develop and manage teaching stipend and program expense budget for the BDS and participate in developing and maintaining the overall College financial plan as might be required

Participation in School-Wide Activities:

• Participate and contribute to College-wide functions and activities including, but not limited to committee appointments, student recruitment, faculty meetings, staff, faculty and student meetings, commencement and related activities, student portfolio reviews
• Collaborate with Operations (Facilities, IT, External Relations, Publications, Institutional Advancement) and Enrollment Management functions (Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts)
• Participate in other duties, committees and projects as may be reasonably requested by the Dean, School of Design Studies, VP of Academic Affairs, and/or the President.

Work Hours: Able to work evenings and weekends according to the College schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Requirement

• Minimum master’s degree in a relevant discipline, education, design or environmental subject matter with practical and/or professional experience preferred
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Guided by its mission to provide inclusive access to excellence in design education, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ—a 132-year-old top-ranking independent private institution—has embarked on an innovative and exciting “BAC to the Future” vision and strategic plan under the leadership of President Mahesh Daas.

Reporting to the President, the BAC seeks a mission-driven and collaborative Director of Data Analytics & Institutional Research (Director) as the senior administrator responsible for supporting the effective use and analysis of internal and external data at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (BAC) in support of the college’s BAC to the Future strategic plan, operational and research goals, and regulatory reporting requirements. The Director acts as the chief data and analytics strategist for the college and oversees the governance and policy infrastructure necessary to facilitate the use of data for strategic, operational, research and decision support. The Director works with the BAC’s leadership and management to lead the design and development of effective data analysis models, including strategic goal measures, KPIs, and dashboards to support the achievement of the BAC’s strategic plan, enable data-informed decision making and support operational and research needs. The Director will promote a culture that relies upon data to assess the effectiveness of all programs, services, and processes as well as the college's overall progress in reaching its strategic goals. To that end, the Director should be adept at telling stories with data and using data for visualization. The Director works closely with university data stewards and with IT professionals responsible for the implementation and management of the technology infrastructure to build and sustain an enterprise data strategy that can help the BAC achieve its goals. The Director will be a key player in building on the BAC’s emerging data and analytics platform and sustaining a campus-wide data governance infrastructure that fosters a culture of trust and shared responsibility for the ethical use of data for institutional strategic purposes.

Salary Range is $73,600 to $100,00 per year based on experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates will possess a comprehensive background in the areas of Data Analytics and Research, Data Governance and Data Strategy with recent experience working at or near the executive level that drive institutional performance at or near the executive level. Other qualifications include:

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading successful cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• ​Higher education institutional research or data analytics management experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of data from higher education institutions.

Salary Range is $73,600 to $100,00 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Library Clerk is a part-time, pre-professional position of 10-19 hours per week that provides assistance in multiple areas of the Library including circulation, reference, acquisitions, book processing, and shelving. The Library Clerk reports to the Associate Library Director.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Circulation, shelving, and retrieval of library materials.
• Fills requests for items on reserve and at storage.
• Is responsible for library’s opening and closing procedures.
• Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and the public.
• Provides instruction in the use of library materials, including indexes, reference materials and electronic resources.
• Assists with maintenance of periodical collection.
• Assists with the physical processing and maintenance of books.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of LibGuides.
• Performs basic cataloging tasks.
• Completes Inter Library Loan requests.
• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• B.A. or previous library experience required. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Coursework towards M.L.S. degree is highly desirable. Experience with the literature of architecture or art history is desirable, as is experience with information literacy instruction and/or ease with technology and social media.

This position will work one 5-hour weekday shift and one 5-hour weekend shift, with at least one shift being on Monday evenings. The weekend day is flexible.

STANDARD BAC EXPECTATIONS:

• Team and Interpersonal Skills: Building and maintaining positive relationships with other team members including faculty, support staff, and senior staff.
• Service Orientation: A service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students, faculty, and other employees are treated in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: The ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student, faculty, employee, and college records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.