University of Richmond

Position Summary: Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered. The Assistant Director of Admissions, Marketing serves as an essential member of the Law School and University team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Associate Dean of Admissions. The individual works as part of a team to annually recruit a highly select and diverse student class and plays an integral role in all aspects of the Law School's admissions process, including recruitment, evaluation, and selection of applicants for admission to the J.D., Transfer, Visiting, and LL.M. programs. This position participates in new and strategic goal setting to increase applications, Develops and establishes relationships with community, governmental agencies and law school entities to promote Richmond Law, and provides advising services to prospects, applicants, and prelaw communities. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Recruitment & Enrollment Management - 30% Represent Richmond Law at recruiting events throughout the country and internationally and maintain reports of various recruitment events. Provide application guidance and assistance to prelaw students and prelaw professionals. Communicate with admitted students about their acceptance to Richmond Law, and answer any questions the admitted student may have. Respond to inquiries regarding all facets of the admissions process. Aid prospects through the extensive process of applying to our law school via LSAC. Counsel applicants and prospective applicants on procedures, policies, and status of an application. Manage all on-campus events for both prospective and admitted students. Manage the prospective student visits and processes from start to finish, including facilitating engagement between the prospective students and Admissions Staff as well as other members of the Richmond Law Community (e.g., faculty, students, other campus departments). Track all visits and analyzes year end data for future strategic planning. Develop website content for Admissions, Admitted Students, and Waitlisted student pages. Coordinate with Office of Communications to implement content. Develop and implement yield programming such as Admitted Students Days and local or regional welcome receptions. Create and manage all activity for the incoming class student Facebook page. Manage any future social media platforms. Coordinate with financial education companies to develop programming for prospective and admitted students. Review J.D. applications thoroughly; interpret and evaluate the academic credentials of law school applicants; administer admission decisions in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Admissions. Serve as a voting member on the J.D. committee to make admissions decisions and award scholarships; establish processes and activities to increase the quality and quantity of law school students and ensure a diverse and well-qualified entering class. Visitor Experience - 30% Create and manage outreach events and programs in an effort to market and advertise our law school. Coordinate private visits with student groups, undergraduate faculty and administrators, international groups, and prelaw advisors. Ensure successful implementation of these recruiting events. Strive to bring in quality students while reaching statistical goals for the year. Develop outreach plan and execute outreach to hundreds of Pre-law Advisors and campus Pre-law (PAD) Organizations soliciting invitations to speak to prelaw students on campuses around the country and internationally. Execute outreach to other non-traditional groups interested in law. Work with connections of alumni to develop more outreach programs. Develop and implement new pipeline programs in conjunction with faculty and prelaw advisors on undergraduate campuses. Focus on pipelines for marginalized, underrepresented, and otherwise non-traditional students to law school. Monitor and manage the communication flow to applicants, undergraduate career centers, and pre-law advisors. Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements for outreach to the Associate Dean by assisting in problem solving, project planning and development and execution of stated goals and objectives. Engage with community partners through outreach activities to grow the Richmond Law brand. Marketing and Communications - 25% Coordinate with the Director and Office of Communications to create and implement national marketing and communications plan. Participate in the development of print and digital marketing materials. Monitor and manage the communication flow to specific student groups with the assistance of the Director. Serve as liaison between Office of Admissions and campus communications partners, including ESCRMS office. Perform data collection and analysis on communications; recommend improvements. In partnership with the Director, develop and implement communications strategies to educate pre-law advisors on the law school profile. Volunteer Management - 15% Manage the Ambassador Program by taking applications, selecting individuals, and managing expectations. Supervise training for tours, admissions policies, and interactions with students. Contacts: External constituents-Prospects, Applicants, Current Students, Parents, Alumnae, Pre-Law-Advisors, Pre-Law Organizations, other Law School Admissions Offices, Undergraduate institutions, international organizations and educational institutions, and Outside Vendors. Law School faculty, administration, and current students - work with faculty to generate support for programs they oversee; coordinate with Law School Career Services, Student Services, and External Relations to optimize the connection with prospective students in recruiting, hiring, and student support. University departments - ongoing contact with offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Management, International Student and Scholar Services, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, and Communications. Supervision Exercised: Supervise Law School Admissions Ambassadors and volunteers. Working Conditions/Physical Effort (identify the working conditions and physical demands which relate to the job duties/responsibilities of the position) Position requires extensive travel and irregular hours, demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings and weekends for special events and/or emergencies. Must be able to handle objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Qualifications: Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously. Must be able to work well under pressure, meet established deadlines and exercise tact when dealing with challenging situations. Work regularly with information requiring the utmost discretion. A high degree of personal integrity is essential. Excellent judgment required. Remarkable written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills required. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting required. Ability and willingness to work with varied constituencies including students, faculty, administrative colleagues, and staff required. Positive attitude, flexibility and customer-service orientation required. Solid verbal and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Advanced organizational, time management and process management skills. Demonstrated computer experience in word processing, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and databases preferably in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently. Education & Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and one of the following: J.D. / Advanced degree from an accredited institution; Or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution; or a minimum of two years of professional experience in a School of Law environment, preferably in the admissions department. Desired knowledge of: higher education marketing trends at the graduate professional school level student recruitment and retention issues at the graduate degree level Scheduled Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hours per week. Requires extensive travel and a flexible schedule. Salary Grade 6 : Salary range $47,154.00 to $70,148.00 annually Full-time exempt position with University Benefits

Position Summary: Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered. The Assistant Director of Admissions, Marketing serves as an essential member of the Law School and University team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Associate Dean of Admissions. The individual works as part of a team to annually recruit a highly select and diverse student class and plays an integral role in all aspects of the Law School's admissions process, including recruitment, evaluation, and selection of applicants for admission to the J.D., Transfer, Visiting, and LL.M. programs. This position participates in new and strategic goal setting to increase applications, Develops and establishes relationships with community, governmental agencies and law school entities to promote Richmond Law, and provides advising services to prospects, applicants, and prelaw communities. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Recruitment & Enrollment Management - 30% Represent Richmond Law at recruiting events throughout the country and internationally and maintain reports of various recruitment events. Provide application guidance and assistance to prelaw students and prelaw professionals. Communicate with admitted students about their acceptance to Richmond Law, and answer any questions the admitted student may have. Respond to inquiries regarding all facets of the admissions process. Aid prospects through the extensive process of applying to our law school via LSAC. Counsel applicants and prospective applicants on procedures, policies, and status of an application. Manage all on-campus events for both prospective and admitted students. Manage the prospective student visits and processes from start to finish, including facilitating engagement between the prospective students and Admissions Staff as well as other members of the Richmond Law Community (e.g., faculty, students, other campus departments). Track all visits and analyzes year end data for future strategic planning. Develop website content for Admissions, Admitted Students, and Waitlisted student pages. Coordinate with Office of Communications to implement content. Develop and implement yield programming such as Admitted Students Days and local or regional welcome receptions. Create and manage all activity for the incoming class student Facebook page. Manage any future social media platforms. Coordinate with financial education companies to develop programming for prospective and admitted students. Review J.D. applications thoroughly; interpret and evaluate the academic credentials of law school applicants; administer admission decisions in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Admissions. Serve as a voting member on the J.D. committee to make admissions decisions and award scholarships; establish processes and activities to increase the quality and quantity of law school students and ensure a diverse and well-qualified entering class. Visitor Experience - 30% Create and manage outreach events and programs in an effort to market and advertise our law school. Coordinate private visits with student groups, undergraduate faculty and administrators, international groups, and prelaw advisors. Ensure successful implementation of these recruiting events. Strive to bring in quality students while reaching statistical goals for the year. Develop outreach plan and execute outreach to hundreds of Pre-law Advisors and campus Pre-law (PAD) Organizations soliciting invitations to speak to prelaw students on campuses around the country and internationally. Execute outreach to other non-traditional groups interested in law. Work with connections of alumni to develop more outreach programs. Develop and implement new pipeline programs in conjunction with faculty and prelaw advisors on undergraduate campuses. Focus on pipelines for marginalized, underrepresented, and otherwise non-traditional students to law school. Monitor and manage the communication flow to applicants, undergraduate career centers, and pre-law advisors. Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements for outreach to the Associate Dean by assisting in problem solving, project planning and development and execution of stated goals and objectives. Engage with community partners through outreach activities to grow the Richmond Law brand. Marketing and Communications - 25% Coordinate with the Director and Office of Communications to create and implement national marketing and communications plan. Participate in the development of print and digital marketing materials. Monitor and manage the communication flow to specific student groups with the assistance of the Director. Serve as liaison between Office of Admissions and campus communications partners, including ESCRMS office. Perform data collection and analysis on communications; recommend improvements. In partnership with the Director, develop and implement communications strategies to educate pre-law advisors on the law school profile. Volunteer Management - 15% Manage the Ambassador Program by taking applications, selecting individuals, and managing expectations. Supervise training for tours, admissions policies, and interactions with students. Contacts: External constituents-Prospects, Applicants, Current Students, Parents, Alumnae, Pre-Law-Advisors, Pre-Law Organizations, other Law School Admissions Offices, Undergraduate institutions, international organizations and educational institutions, and Outside Vendors. Law School faculty, administration, and current students - work with faculty to generate support for programs they oversee; coordinate with Law School Career Services, Student Services, and External Relations to optimize the connection with prospective students in recruiting, hiring, and student support. University departments - ongoing contact with offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Management, International Student and Scholar Services, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, and Communications. Supervision Exercised: Supervise Law School Admissions Ambassadors and volunteers. Working Conditions/Physical Effort (identify the working conditions and physical demands which relate to the job duties/responsibilities of the position) Position requires extensive travel and irregular hours, demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings and weekends for special events and/or emergencies. Must be able to handle objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Qualifications: Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously. Must be able to work well under pressure, meet established deadlines and exercise tact when dealing with challenging situations. Work regularly with information requiring the utmost discretion. A high degree of personal integrity is essential. Excellent judgment required. Remarkable written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills required. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting required. Ability and willingness to work with varied constituencies including students, faculty, administrative colleagues, and staff required. Positive attitude, flexibility and customer-service orientation required. Solid verbal and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Advanced organizational, time management and process management skills. Demonstrated computer experience in word processing, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and databases preferably in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently. Education & Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and one of the following: J.D. / Advanced degree from an accredited institution; Or a Master's Degree from an accredited institution; or a minimum of two years of professional experience in a School of Law environment, preferably in the admissions department. Desired knowledge of: higher education marketing trends at the graduate professional school level student recruitment and retention issues at the graduate degree level Scheduled Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hours per week. Requires extensive travel and a flexible schedule. Salary Grade 6 : Salary range $47,154 to $65,000 Full-time exempt position with University Benefits

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness (IFX), the Assistant Director of Reporting & Analytics is responsible for managing and advancing the University of Richmond's reporting and analytics infrastructure, with a primary focus on external reporting (e.g., IPEDS, US News, etc.), internal ad hoc reporting and analysis, and data-informed decision support. This individual will lead efforts to streamline and automate reporting processes, develop and maintain recurring reports and self-service tools such as the institutional fact book, and develop processes to ensure that university data is reported consistently and accurately. This person will also be responsible for the maintenance of the IFX data mart, which houses the university's official census files over time. The Assistant Director of Reporting & Analytics will supervise two employees responsible for reporting out of Workday and the University's data warehouse (ROADS). This position will serve as a subject matter expert for university data and will manage the intake and triage of data requests from Workday and/or ROADS. This person in this position will be expected to respond to requests as needed. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Institutional Research, Analysis, and Reporting (60%): The Assistant Director of Reporting & Analytics is responsible for completing all mandatory and voluntary external reporting, conducting institutional research and analysis, and responding to ad hoc data requests from campus partners with the highest levels of accuracy. This includes: Completing or facilitating the completion of compliance reporting requirements for federal, state, and accrediting agencies such as Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), etc. Completing key external surveys from organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, the American Talent Initiative (ATI), Peterson's, etc. Completing critical internal data resources such as the Common Data Set, the Institutional Fact Book, and the Fast Facts document. Conducting quantitative analyses; interpreting and summarizing results for stakeholders at all levels of the institution to support data-informed decision-making. Responding to ad hoc data requests from university stakeholders. Documenting all reporting processes, sources, and code to ensure consistent application of methodology in future projects and submissions. Transitioning static, manual reports to automated self-service tools when appropriate. As this role requires collaboration with stakeholders across campus, a strong commitment to excellent customer service and ability to build trust across the university is critical for success. Data and Reporting Support (20%): The Assistant Director of Reporting & Analytics serves as the reporting lead for Workday and ROADS. The Assistant Director is responsible for triaging Workday and ROADS reporting requests and (in collaboration with the Executive Director) developing and implementing the strategy for on-demand/automated reporting in Workday and ROADS. This includes: Identifying common request themes, recurring issues, and training gaps based on Workday ticket trends and user feedback; proposing scalable solutions and improvements based on these findings. Partnering with stakeholders to document reporting requirements and ensure consistent use of data definitions across reports. Serving on the Data Access Review Board (DARB) to thoughtfully work through access and governance issues. Collaborating with data stewards and functional stakeholders to identify data issues, implement corrections, and support ongoing and sustainable efforts to improve data quality. Completing Workday and ROADS request tickets and helping team members to troubleshoot as needed. Working with the Executive Director to enhance data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities. Maintaining the IFX Data Mart (SQL Server), which houses all official census files over time. Training & Development (10%): It is critical that the person in this position maintains an intimate knowledge of data and compliance issues in higher education as well as external databases available to support that work. This includes: Reading publications daily and monitoring professional discussion groups on higher education issues and topics, and communicating relevant information to the Executive Director, other IFX staff, and University colleagues. Serving on project teams and University committees as assigned. Participating in professional development activities on and off campus to increase skills relevant to the University's needs. Learning and mastering internal and external databases to be used for research and analysis. Other Duties as Assigned (10%) Key Contacts: The Assistant Director of Reporting & Analytics works regularly and directly with key data providers, stewards, and decision makers at the University. These contacts include key staff in Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, the Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, International Education, Student Development, Information Services, and Business & Finance. This position also interfaces with the Workday Sustainment Team, University Communications, and members of the President's Cabinet. Supervision Exercised: Two full-time employees. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Superior analytical, research, and writing skills; able to communicate complex approaches to varied audiences, including senior leadership, faculty, and external constituents. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of Federal and State reporting requirements and compliance obligations in higher education. Proven experience managing and using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, etc. Hands-on experience creating and maintaining Workday reports. Expertise in at least one of the following languages/software: R, Python, SPSS. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc. Proven skill in stewarding confidential information, records, and sensitive situations in an effective and professional manner. Outstanding management and planning skills, including the ability to independently manage multiple complex projects. Collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence in customer service. Familiarity with data governance preferred. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in analytics, statistics, social science, or a related field required. Minimum of 5 years of experience, 3 in institutional research reporting, data analysis, or related field required. Experience working in data analysis / institutional reporting role in higher education strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience as a Workday Reporting Lead or equivalent knowledge. WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time; Exempt Position Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM PAY STRUCTURE: Grade 10 (Hiring range $88,109 to $121,160 annually)

Administrative Coordinator - Law Library - 502237 Summary: The Law Library Administrative Coordinator has responsibilities with: the library's physical infrastructure, operational budgets, student employees, and project implementation at the direction of the Associate Dean for Library and Information Services. The position also provides administrative support for the Associate Dean, and work of the library leadership team Infrastructure activities involve serving as the primary point of contact with law school and university personnel with law library physical spaces and facilities, such as student carrels, group study rooms, offices and other spaces. In the area of budgets, tracks expenses and commitments for library budgets, prepares financial reports, and complies with university fiscal policies. In the area of library projects, assists with teaching needs and coordinates library events. Responsibilities: Administration: Budget and Financial Tracks Law Library budget accounts, and participates in development of annual operating budgets Remits department bills, including reconciliation of purchasing card, issuing check requests, preparing journal vouchers, and handling deposits. Tracks all library service and maintenance contracts assuring that they are properly entered in the university system and renewed as needed. Prepares monthly accounting statements of expenditures, encumbrances, and balances as well as other financial reports as requested. Administration: Physical Infrastructure Serves as the law library's primary point of contact for physical infrastructure, including submission and tracking of work orders for HVAC and environmental needs. For special projects and long-term building initiatives, serves as liaison with the project team communicating timelines to relevant stakeholders. Monitors library environmental conditions, preparing periodic reports on conditions and space use. Communicates with law school staff to coordinate and facilitate access to law library spaces and use of library physical resources. Monitors and maintains library furniture and fixtures, including lights, carrels, tables, and related items. Monitors and restocks library resources, including office supplies, paper and toner, and related items. When requested, investigates equipment leases and purchases, and supplies. Administrative Projects and Program Support Support all aspects of the Associate Dean's academic and administrative functions through maintaining records, assembling data, and compiling reports, making appointments and doing other routine office matters. Supports projects such as library instructional efforts to extend the law school's mission, at the request of the Associate Dean for Library and Information Services. Provides administrative support for the library leadership team and for the library faculty in their teaching and related duties. Coordinates logistics for library-supported activities and events hosted in our spaces. Student Employment, Personnel, Travel Assures that all student workers have completed necessary paperwork to be hired and that time sheets are submitted. Tracks hours of student workers to assure that library department usage of student workers is within their budget allocations. Assists with the onboarding process for new law library employees, such as managing keys, card access, and office needs Coordinates travel, logistics and communications activities, such as with law library hiring for full-time employees. Other Coordinates student information needs, such as with orientation, carrel assignment, laptop requirements, and related library policies. Prepares statistics to support accreditation requirements and track facilities matters. Serves as Law Library liaison with other campus departments such as police, security, telecommunications, and University accounts payable and budget office. Serves on Law Library, Law School, and University committees as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Basic understanding of the functions of a library in order to best serve students, faculty, staff and the community and possess the following skills and abilities: Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and Word. Knowledge of general accounting principles High standards for accuracy and attention to detail Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information Ability to coordinate multiple projects Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control Preferred Ability to learn specialized software as adopted and implemented Organizational ability Records management and maintenance experience Knowledge of office maintenance principles and procedures Education & experience: Required 2-4 years of experience with administration, program/project management support High School degree or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred. Preferred Demonstrated project management experience Library or educational experience WORK HOURS: Full-time, non-exempt position Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 4 (Hiring Range $17.18 to $21.48 per hour) EOE

Academic Administrative Assistant, School of Arts & Sciences - 502238 SUMMARY: The Academic Administrative Assistant will provide support for the administrative functions and daily operations within a cluster of departments and interdisciplinary programs. This position liaises with a full range of constituencies including faculty, staff, parents and students. RESPONSIBILITIES Budgets and Accounts Payable: Build and maintain a basic understanding of University policies, procedures, and guidelines. Process reimbursements in Chromeriver; complete check requests, including student awards. Assist with other budget and accounts payable duties as assigned. Operations: Serve as point of contact for departments and interdisciplinary programs within a cluster, field phone calls, and greet visitors. Movement of Administrative Assistants between clusters, while not often, can be initiated. Function as liaison with Information Services and Facilities to report and resolve issues. Maintain department and interdisciplinary program listserv(s); assist with organizing and preparing mass mailings. Purchase and maintain office supplies for departments and interdisciplinary programs within a cluster. Prepare agendas and announcements for department and interdisciplinary program meetings, record minutes and maintain all meeting records. Assist with events, including lecture series, to include: making reservations; selecting menu; operating within budget; creating, preparing, and sending invitations; tracking and following up with RSVP's; maintaining files on processes, budgets, and epenses. associated with each event; attending events, if needed to ensure smooth operations. Provide administrative support for maintaining Digital Measures platform. Assist with other operational duties as assigned. Academic Support: Provide assistance with registration process, enter student registration overrides in Banner with faculty approval. Collect and track information regarding the department's and interdisciplinary program's majors and minors; provide administrative support for auditing student major records for the registrar's office. Assist with maintaining department and interdisciplinary program credential files (syllabi). Provide syllabi to students requesting them for planning purposes. Provide administrative support to fulfill honor society registration requirements within a cluster. Coordinate with admissions & students when class visits and interviews with faculty are requested. Assist with other academic support duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a collaborative, group environment. Organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Ability to, at times, work with minimal supervision, resourceful. Discretion in handling confidential information. Computer and internet literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Understanding of website management and knowledge of UR software (Blackboard, Cascade, Banner and/or BannerWeb), though not required, is a plus. Excellent customer service skills to professionally represent the University to the public and student bodies. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED, other relevant experience will be considered. Up to two years of administrative support experience is desired. Work in a university environment preferred. WORK HOURS: Full-time, non-exempt position Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 3 (Hiring Range $15.88 to $18.68 per hour) ABOUT UR : At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond ( ) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond. UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

Visit our URHR Careers Page For Full Description! Executive Director, Modlin Center for the Arts - 502206 The University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Executive Director, Modlin Center for the Arts. The University of Richmond is a private university, located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With nearly 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society." The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS The George M. Modlin Center for the Arts opened on October 4, 1996, with more than 165,000 square feet of space. The Modlin Center houses the academic departments of art, music and theatre & dance, and includes the Alice Jepson Theatre, Camp Concert Hall, Cousins Studio Theatre, the University Museums, and the Parsons Music Library. Auxiliary work spaces include the costume shop, scene shop, and green rooms. Former University President Richard Morrill (1) had a dream of a first-class "arts village under one roof" and this interconnectedness is the heart of the Modlin Center. The primary focus of the Modlin Center is providing educational and performance opportunities for all students, including but not exclusive to those majoring and studying the arts. All students are able to attend performances and events, meet artists, and learn about the arts via classes and lectures. The Center also provides performances and educational programming for University faculty and staff, and to the greater Richmond community, including K-12 students and educators as well as lifelong learners. THE SEARCH The University of Richmond seeks an executive director for the Modlin Center for the Arts, the centerpiece for the arts within the university and a major cultural institution within the local Richmond community. The executive director will be a campus leader, relationship builder, and networker who embraces diverse perspectives on issues. The Modlin Center operates within the University's School of Arts & Sciences and engages with and serves the entire campus, including the five schools that comprise the University. The Modlin Executive Director supervises a staff of approximately 9 FTEs, and additional part-time hires and student hires, and oversees a budget of over $2 million. The executive director will report to the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Key opportunities and challenges for Executive Director of the Modlin Center for the Arts include the following: Visionary Leadership: Developing and communicating a vision for the arts within UR, that is inclusive, expansive, creative, and sustainable. A university performing arts center must function in the post-pandemic world in ways that promote and celebrate the performing arts in everyday life, create opportunities for experimentation and growth while simultaneously ensuring programming that is intellectually and artistically challenging. The Modlin Center will further the aims and ambitions of the University of Richmond and do so in a manner that cultivates partnership and enthusiasm amongst the students, faculty, and staff. The Modlin Center, and the Executive Director in particular, will be an advocate for the arts in the education of UR students, and in the University's branding, admissions, recruiting, fundraising, alumni relations, and other cultivation efforts. Campus Engagement: Strengthening the integration of the arts within the University's mission and operations. The Modlin Center will position itself as an important and valuable partner to the intellectual life of the University, and will offer the unique benefits of education in the arts, and performing arts in particular. A specific challenge will be elevating the arts as an integral means and method of teaching and learning, developing self-awareness, and creating community through shared understanding and identity. How can the Modlin Center become a greater resource to students and a hub for education, professional development, and a place of connection, recreation, self-growth and fun? Access and Inclusion: Positioning the Modlin Center as a critical partner in the mission of the University in valuing the contributions of diverse perspectives and experiences. Key challenges include: 1) establishing the Modlin Center as a major point of connection and inclusivity for students, faculty, alumni, staff, visiting artists, and local communities; 2) increasing MCA accessibility, both conceptually and physically, to the entire campus and the local region; 3) shaping the operations and programming of the Modlin Center to engage the campus community and greater Richmond area. Administration and Operations: Steward the resources (financial, personnel, and spaces) with an eye toward collaboration and sustainability, and encourage the professional development of the Modlin Center staff. The Modlin Executive Director will develop strategic and operational plans that create and maintain a thriving Center, value and support current strengths, and foresee future challenges and opportunities. The Modlin Executive Director will be a steward of the Center's resources, especially current human capital. Specific Responsibilities, organized according to key opportunities listed above: Visionary Leadership Articulate and implement a vision that aligns the Modlin Center's presenting and production services into the larger academic and research mission of the University. Be an advocate for the arts in general and for the Modlin Center in particular in all University-wide activities related to strategic planning, admissions, advancement, communications, sustainability, and pedagogical-related initiatives (e.g. general education reform). This advocacy extends beyond the campus to engage with the vibrant and diverse arts community in Richmond, which is currently deeply engaged with issues of social justice and equity among residents of the region. Produce an internationally diverse program that is collaborative, thought-provoking, and sustainable, and is distinctive in its willingness to push creative boundaries. Respond to current issues, social trends, and global themes so that the program remains timely and relevant. Campus Engagement Foster faculty relationships in order to embed the arts within course curricula to animate the classroom and enhance student learning across disciplines. Work strategically with campus partners to create and support opportunities to engage directly with students, through both learning opportunities and recreational activities. This includes guiding the student experience to become culturally astute citizens and knowledgeable audience members. And it includes encouraging opportunities for students to participate in the arts both inside and outside of the classroom. Access & Inclusion Utilize the Modlin Center as a platform for dialogue and exchange among diverse people and communities. Initiate dialogues where faculty, staff, and student voices inspire innovation and long-term impact. Support and deepen work on diversity, especially the areas of community development and social justice. Remove barriers to participation and create welcoming and inclusive spaces. Oversee communication plans that express the value and role of access, inclusivity, and diversity throughout the Modlin Center's programming. Operations & Administration Direct and manage overall operations, including community relations, fundraising, marketing, programming, operations, production, and finance. Supervise a staff of approximately 9 FTEs, and additional part-time hires and student hires; manage in a professional, knowledgeable, and collaborative manner to motivate staff and support their continued professional and artistic development. Oversee a budget of over $2 million and ensure stewardship of funds are in alignment with the goals of the Modlin Center and the University. Qualifications Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and influence partners at all levels of the University. An understanding of and commitment to the educational mission the University of Richmond and its students. Demonstrated ability to advocate for the arts on and off campus. Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and have challenging conversations, especially relating to issues of thriving, inclusion, diversity, and engagement. Ability to develop and sustain a clarity of vision and strategic focus; ability to balance competing demands well; effectively plan, establish, articulate, and maintain effective organizational and operational priorities. Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal communication skills; presentation skills; organizational skills. Sense of humor and eagerness for personal and professional growth...... click apply for full job details