Dean of Arts - Episcopal High School, Houston

Episcopal High School•Bellaire, TX

About The Position

The Dean of Arts will lead the Arts Pillar, overseeing curriculum, faculty, programs, and partnerships to enrich student learning and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in arts-related field required; MFA preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, faculty, and parents.
Creative and strategic leadership with ability to manage multiple programs.

Responsibilities

Head of the Arts Pillar – oversee arts life including all issues relating to students, faculty, and parents, such as curriculum, programming, faculty development and performances/shows.
Serve as primary contact for strategic partnerships in the arts, residencies, and summer programs.
Supervise the Arts Department Chairs and Program Coordinators
Partner with the Dean of Faculty for the recruitment and selection of all arts and teaching staff.
Partner the Dean of Students to work with the Grade Level Deans to respond to students’ and parents’ Arts concerns.
Partner with the Dean of Academics to help coordinate arts with the academic life of the school.
Develop and manage budgets for the arts pillar.
Develop a long-term strategic plan and vision for the arts pillar.
Represent Arts at school events and external showcases.
Contribute to the Student/Parent Handbook and serve on committees.
Participate in the Senior Administrative and Internal Operations groups.
Teach one class per semester or one-year long course.