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Posted: February 15, 2017 9:18 pm

Executive Director, Rice Design Alliance (Rice University, Houston, TX)

Rice University seeks applications for the position of the Executive Director at the Rice Design Alliance in Houston, TX. , which was founded in 1972 as a community outreach arm of the School of Architecture at Rice University. The Design Alliance promotes design as a way to transform the built environment in Houston and beyond through educational programs, media platforms, and networking opportunities. Since its founding, the Design Alliance has grown to almost 2,000 members and is recognized as the preeminent public forum in Houston for the critique, experience, and discussion of design and the built environment.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Architecture at Rice University, the Executive Director will foster connections between the university, the organization’s robust board of volunteers, and the greater Houston community. She or he must serve as a catalyst, working with the organization’s many constituencies to identify and pursue areas of design excellence, to garner resources for the enhancement of the Design Alliance’s mission, to champion the importance of design in contemporary society, and to establish and achieve a set of institutional goals that will sustain the Design Alliance.

Strong candidates will have a record of achievement, or demonstrate capabilities, in leadership, fundraising, budgetary skills and ingenuity, and experience in a design-focused organization. Other attributes must include intellectual and aesthetic curiosity, particularly in design-related areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a team environment in which efforts are purposeful and accountability is expected. Other desirable qualifications include a polymathic imagination and a broad network of professional colleagues in the design fields. Experience within an architectural education setting and a willingness and ability to engage that environment are strongly preferred.

Art Educational Technician (Reg FT 12 month, with benefits)

jobs Posted: February 22, 2017 3:04 pm

Community College of Allegheny County: 
Prepare and set up labs for the art program. Support faculty and students in the art department.

Work location and additional information:

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than March 6, 2017. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination and performance evaluation.

Campus: Allegheny Campus

Days and Hours (for hourly position):

Varies according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Job Specifications:

Associate degree in art or related field and a minimum of one year experience in art related position. Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements:
Able to lift, carry, and unload multiple heavy boxes or other materials weighing up to 50 pounds; may be required to stand for long periods of time; may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials.

Job Duties:

1. Design and implement inventory control systems of art equipment supplies.
2. Assemble and prepare equipment and supplies for use by students and faculty.
3. Assist departmental faculty in the preparation of specialized instructional materials.
4. Maintain open lab hours for art students.
5. At the direction of Art faculty, prepare materials for lab/studio and classroom use (Ceramics Lab, Printmaking Lab, Painting Studio, and Mixed Media Lab).
6. Maintain proper levels of appropriate supplies and materials required to teach classes in the Art Department facilities.
7. Monitor the department’s supply budget
8. Maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs as needed.
9. Supervise and direct work study students in appropriate activities related to maintenance of the Art Department.
10. Orient adjunct faculty to the various art instructional areas
11. Identify any hazardous wastes and prepare them for removal from the College.
12. Coordinate and/or assist with preparations required to mount art exhibits.
13. Monitor the art class schedule; order and/or prepare materials needed in a timely manner.
14. Assist the department head, when requested, in matters involving course scheduling and the determination of appropriate instructional areas.
15. Transport students to and from field trips via CCAC’s 10-passenger van; travel to art supply store as needed.
16. Perform other related duties as appropriate to support instruction and related activities in the department.

Job Category: Faculty/Counselor/Librarian/Ed Tech

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Art

Job Open Date: 02-17-2017

Job Close Date:

All applicants must apply online at: http://apptrkr.com/969279. The College’s online application system will allow you to complete a college application, apply online, answer screening questions, and attach a resume, cover letter and other documents.