Job Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time Senior Advisor to the Dean for Community Focused Arts. The senior advisor will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by implementing the strategic shift in focus from majors to the community, which is a broader part of campus vitality and engagement with the Grove, philanthropic organizations, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Ensure alignment of curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular programming with College and University objectives.
• Develop a strategic calendar of events to maximize use of resources (physical, capital, and human) and engage both the campus community and the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Collaborate with the Penny Fortune Endowed Chair of Community Focused Arts on development of visual arts through collections and galleries.
• Consult with the Dean on proposals related to department curricula with the department faculty.
• Mentor faculty in support of the department programs and teaching.
• Observe faculty both in their teaching roles and in their leadership of ensembles and activities related to arts engagement.
• Prepare reports as requested by College and University leadership
• Conduct department meetings as needed. Maintain the master plan for events including exhibitions, concerts, performances, and outreach in consultation with department faculty.
• Consult with the Dean on annual evaluation of faculty.
• Consult with Curriculum Directors on adjunct hiring.
• Consult with faculty on Ensemble/Activity budget planning

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment in all matters.
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be qualified for this position the candidate must 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.