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School of the Art Institute of Chicago · 5 hours ago

Assistant Director of Painting and Drawing Facilities

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a leading institution in art education, and they are seeking an Assistant Director of Painting and Drawing Facilities to oversee the operations of the Painting & Drawing Department. This role involves providing leadership, managing facilities, and ensuring safe working practices for students and faculty.

Education

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, evaluate performance, and oversee the activities of the PTDW Materials and Techniques Studio Lab Technician

Hire, train, supervise, evaluate performance and provide leadership for 20 Figure Model special service employees. Communicate safe classroom policy for figure model employees

Hire, train, supervise and provide leadership for 3 - 5 student employees

Lead, direct and supervise the operations of the PTDW Department facilities including classrooms, materials lab, critique spaces, painting racks, storage areas, faculty lockers, prop room, spray booth and display cases

Oversee the maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment and resources including furniture (easels, taborets, etc), Figure Model stands, related lighting & heating, and props. Facilitate repair and maintenance of assets

Develop and implement policies and procedures governing access, use, and instructional services provided by the PTDW Department in coordination with department chair and Academic Operations team

Develop classroom maintenance plans/routines in coordination with the IRFM Facilities Services team. Track work requests for cleaning and maintenance

Maintain inventory of consumables and instructional supplies

Manage Faculty lockers including registration and clean out. Coordinate with the Continuing Studies Department staff to support safe usage of PTDW facilities by CS classes

Provide hands-on, in-person orientation and training for faculty and students on the use of PTDW Department facilities and equipment. Conduct workshops on various processes such as stretching canvases, use of pigments and the spray booth. Train users on appropriate safety protocols

Orient faculty and students in the policies and procedures surrounding use of Figure Models in the classroom

Assess student and faculty needs, and recommend services and training to be provided by the PTDW Department. Provide lectures and instructional services to classes as needed

Serve on departmental committees to maintain the reliability of technical services. Attend departmental meetings and stay in touch with changes to the curriculum

Provide technical support for PTDW Department projects and events. Collaborate with staff in other departments to coordinate support for interdisciplinary events. Serve as technical consultant to guest artists and scholars of the PTDW Department

Maintain familiarity with developments in Painting & Drawing materials, trends and technology. Make recommendations to the Department Chair

Perform research and assist in the development of proposals for future PTDW Department facility needs and capital investments

Research and develop written materials for instructional guides and orientation documents for students and faculty

Maintain and update PTDW documents and records as related to operational, technical, and material needs