Associate Dean and Director, Dance Division at The Juilliard School

DescriptionDescription:The Associate Dean and Director of the Dance Division works collaboratively with the Dean and Director and Administrative Director of Dance to create and maintain a healthy and effective learning environment and curriculum for the Divisions students. This role supports the development of an engaging curriculum and provides mentorship to students aligned with the Schools mission and core values as they prepare for their professional careers. The Associate Dean and Director serves as a facilitator among students faculty and administration to promote a positive and stimulating culture across the Division.The salary range for this role is $130000-$140000 annually.Working at JuilliardFounded in 1905 The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The schools mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians dancers and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists leaders and global citizens.Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest and we also thrive because we enjoy each others company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website .Role Responsibilities:Facilitates communication with students and faculty Holds open office hours to address immediate and long range concernsServes as liaison between students/faculty Dean and Director and administrationServes as a Faculty Advisor for one class of Dance Division StudentsWrites letters in support of dancer applications and supports professional opportunities and connections as neededCo-manages the Professional Exchange PX program for 4th year dance students with the Dean and Director including regular check-ins with those students and oversight on the successful completion of the programManages the collection of course syllabi from Dance Division Faculty and communication of Dance Division policies to faculty.Alongside the Dean and Director teaches the Senior Seminar courseTeaches Dance Division classes as assigned by Dean and DirectorSupports and contributes to the administrative success of the Division in partnership with the Administrative Director Dean and Director and Dance Division StaffWorks in collaboration with Dean and Director and Administrative Director to support performance and curricular planning Works in collaboration with the Dean and Director and Administrative Director to implement policies consistent with the goals of the Dance DivisionServes as administrative liaison for supporting students with injuries and wellness opportunities including regular communication with our Health and Wellness Faculty Health Services Office and Office of Academic Support and Disability Services.Responsible for investigating additional opportunities for the improvement of student well-being including supplemental physical training alongside our Health and Wellness Faculty memberParticipates in the running of faculty and student representative meetingsAttends institutional meetings with or in the absence of the Dean and DirectorAttends rehearsals in support of or in the absence of the Dean and Director inclusive of evening and weekend rehearsals in the theaterAttends and participates in all auditions for admissions into the Dance Division and review of Summer Dance audition materials.Participates in the Summer Dance Intensive and Juilliard Dance Experience DaysMinimum Requirements:Professional Experience in Dance as a choreographer dancer or teacherAbility to work in collaboration with a teamExperience working with pre-professional or professional dancers in a leadership capacityExperience teaching or choreographing pre-professional or professional dancersAbility to work evenings and weekends as scheduledPreferred Background:Experience in an academic environment ideally in a conservatory settingAdministrative Experience in an office setting*Submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants. An application will not be considered without a cover letter.Nondiscrimination Policy:The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty staff students and other members of the Juilliard community and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion creed age sex national origin alienage ancestry citizenship sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability medical condition predisposing genetic characteristics marital status partnership status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers but is not limited to recruitment hiring training benefits rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission access and treatment in school programs and activities.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 130000 - 140000