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Director of Art and Communication Programs (non-faculty)

The Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle seeks an experienced administrator for the Director of Art and Communication Programs position available immediately. This is a full-time professional staff position responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Division. The Graduate School has an outstanding reputation and we are proud of our dynamic programs, student-centered focus, and small classes.
Our art and communication programs include: Art Therapy, Communication Studies and Studio Art.

Join our team of dedicated professionals. Our beautiful 20-acre campus is located in Westchester County near Long Island Sound, and is easily accessible to midtown Manhattan by car or public transportation.
The responsibilities for this position include working collaboratively with the Associate Dean to: manage enrollment; prepare class schedules; manage staff; recruit and hire adjunct faculty; manage budgets; develop and coordinate student placements; assess Art and Communication Programs; support the use of assessment data to improve teaching and learning; prepare program proposals for submission to NY State Education Department for approval; collaborate within the College and with public/private schools, the corporate sector, and with state/federal agencies; and provide a student-friendly environment within the division by assisting with advisement, reviews of student progress, responses to student inquiries, meetings with students on probation, and intake and exit interviews.

The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree, a proven record of success in educational administration and supervision, solid organizational and planning skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in art, communication, or a related field is preferred.

The College of New Rochelle
The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission.

The Graduate School
The Graduate School, founded in 1969 in response to the needs of working professionals, offers Master’s degree programs in the areas of Education, Human Services, and Art and Communication Studies. Certificates and professional diplomas are also offered in selected professional areas.
The Graduate School offers the Master of Science in Education degree in the fields of Childhood Education, Creative Teaching and Learning (Gifted Education), Early Childhood Education, Literacy Education, Multilingual/Multicultural Education (TESOL), Special Education; it offers the Master of Science degree in the fields of Art Therapy, Art Therapy Counseling, Career Development, Communication Studies, Educational Leadership, Guidance and Counseling, Gerontology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, and Studio Art; it offers the Master of Arts degree in Art Education. Advanced graduate certificate programs are offered in Bilingual Education, Communication Studies, Creative Teaching and Learning (Gifted Extension), Guidance and Counseling, School Building Leader, and Thanatology (Grief Counseling). A School District Leader Professional Diploma program is also available.

Application Process
Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until filled. Prospective candidates should send, via Email, a letter of application, a current resume and a list of 5 references who can speak to the candidate’s professional qualifications, to:

Ms. Joan Muller
Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805-2338
jmuller@cnr.edu