Location: New York,NY, USA
The Dean and Head of School (Dean) will maintain the existing standards of NYSS while remaining open to the evolution of what art can be in the 21st century. A practicing fine artist or dedicated arts professional, the Dean will encourage students to pay attention to all forms of art, past and present, in their quest to discover what is their own. In addition to teaching students and serving as the leading spokesperson of NYSS, the Dean will be responsible for all aspects of NYSS including administration, finance and development, admissions, public programs, and staff management. Reporting to and working with an engaged Board of Trustees, the Dean will guide an experienced and committed faculty and staff, working collaboratively to continue, strengthen, and advance the New York Studio School's founding mission: to support the growth of aspiring artists.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Leadership
Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement and Revenue Enhancement
Governance, Finance, and Administration
·Assist the Trustees in their work to identify, cultivate, and recruit Board of Trustee members.
·Embrace other governance, finance, and administration duties, as needed.
Traits and Characteristics
Receptive, instinctive, and collaborative, the Dean will be deeply engaged with the development of programs to benefit students, faculty, and staff within the New York Studio School, while guiding the growth of the institution's profile in the larger art world.
Other key competencies include the following:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced art world professional and/or accomplished exhibiting artist and teacher demonstrating a commitment to the unique pedagogy and ethos of the New York Studio School. Leading candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of art history, contemporary art, and art education at the national and international level. Five to seven years' experience with progressive responsibility in a senior management role, ideally in a nonprofit cultural or educational institution with a working knowledge of budget development, fiscal management, staff, and faculty management, and fundraising is preferred. The Dean should have demonstrable experience contributing to a climate of inclusivity and working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Compensation and Benefits
New York Studio School provides a competitive base salary estimated to be in the range of $175,000 – $200,000, a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation based on years of employment, a 403(b)-retirement program with company match, parental leave benefit, a professional development program, flex time, and a dedicated studio space.
Applications and Inquiries
To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit
For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, including the anticipated salary range, please contact:
Renée Danger-James, Vice President and Practice Leader
Josyanne Roche, Vice President
1040 First Avenue, Suite 352
New York, New York 10022-2991
Tel(888) ###.#### Ext. 212
Email...@ArtsConsulting.com
New York Studio School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation. NYSS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Application Deadline
11/01/2024
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