Dean (Los Angeles)

Dean

About the Company

Top-tier public arts school

Industry

Artists and Writers

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1939

Employees

201-500

Specialties

• architecture and urban design
• art
• design media arts
• and world arts and cultures / dance

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its Arts and Architecture division. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for the academic and administrative functions of the division. This includes overseeing the development and implementation of innovative academic programs, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, and promoting the division's research and creative activities. The Dean will also be tasked with managing faculty and staff, as well as engaging with external stakeholders to enhance the division's reputation and impact.

Applicants for the Dean position at the company's Arts and Architecture division should have a distinguished record in the arts, architecture, or a related field, with a strong academic background and a terminal degree. The role requires a proven ability to lead and manage a complex academic unit, as well as a deep commitment to the values of education, research, and creative practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to represent the division and the company in a variety of professional and public settings.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions