Position Number: 001419

Department: Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Arts Education Specialist is a joint appointment in the College of Arts + Architecture (75%) and the College of Education (25%). The Arts Education Specialist holds a full-time, 12-month administrative appointment and is responsible for providing support for college-wide advising procedures in the Arts Education disciplines. The position primarily reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (CoA+A), however, the individual also reports (as needed) to the Associate Dean in the Cato COED .

The primary duties involve coordinating and providing leadership and administrative support to the Arts Education programs housed within the College of Arts + Architecture and serving as a liaison to the Cato College of Education with responsibilities in the areas of: a) Arts Education advising; b) Arts Education data, records, and assessment management, tracking and reporting; c) Arts Education recruitment and admissions; and, d) support with field placements and student teaching. The Arts Education Specialist works in collaboration with: the CoA+A Dean’s Office (specifically the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs); the CoA+A Director of Academic Advising and Assessment; the CoA+A Arts Department faculty and staff; the COED Office of Teacher Education, Advising and Licensure ( TEAL ); the COED Office of School and Community Partnerships ( OSCP ); the COED Teacher Recruiter; UNC Charlotte Admissions Office; Graduate School; and Academic Services Offices, among others.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree. Of the candidate’s undergraduate and graduate credentials, one must be a K-12 education degree; a fine or performing arts degree is preferred as the candidate’s other degree.

• Demonstrated experience as an advisor in fine and/or performing arts education in a college/university setting and the use of assessment data to assist with educational decision-making are also preferred.

• Background experience or formal training in one or more of the following: statistics and evaluation methods and/or educational leadership, is beneficial.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Preferred skills and background also include strong communication—oral, written, and meeting/facilitation—capabilities; a demonstrated understanding of the University’s and State’s Education (NC Dept. of Public Instruction) Teacher Licensure and Arts Education programs; the University’s Admissions program.

• Must be able to relate respectfully and supportively to a wide range of students and work collaboratively with academic unit advisors/faculty/staff and CoA+A/ COED /University Education, Advising, Admissions offices, and personnel.

• Must be able to maintain accuracy in detailed data collection processes.

• Candidates with professional work experience in North Carolina in two or more of the following areas are preferred: public schools(s), community college and/or university campuses, teacher recruitment activities, and teacher licensure activities.

• Technical skills required include demonstrated ability with the following: Banner, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Gmail, and advising software.