Program Director

Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture is searching for Program Director.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid Personal Time
12 Annual Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University seeks an accomplished and strategic leader to serve as Program Director, a full-time administrative position responsible for overseeing and advancing Tyler’s partnership initiatives with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).

The Director provides vision, leadership, and operational oversight for a portfolio of academic and professional programs based at PAFA that enhance Tyler’s teaching, research, and community engagement mission. This role is critical in strengthening institutional collaboration, expanding opportunities for students and alumni, and increasing the visibility of both Tyler and PAFA within Philadelphia’s cultural landscape.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director will foster meaningful connections among artists, scholars, curators, critics, gallerists, and civic partners. The position requires a deep understanding of contemporary art and visual culture; the ability to work collaboratively across institutions; and the leadership skill to guide complex programs from conception through execution and assessment.

Please include a cover letter with your submission.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Arts Administration, Curatorial Studies, or a related field.
* Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in arts administration, higher education, museum programming, or related cultural sector work.
* Demonstrated success in managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders and institutional partners.
* Experience with budget development, monitoring and basic reporting
* Strong understanding of curatorial, educational, and professional practices in the visual arts.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Education and Experience
* Master’s degree or terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
* Experience developing or administering university partnerships or collaborations with arts institutions.
* Proven success in program strategy, implementation, and evaluation.
* Familiarity with Philadelphia’s arts, culture, and museum ecosystem.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and project-management skills.
* Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively in a team-based environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled at building relationships across organizations.
Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in arts education and cultural programming.
* Strategic and creative thinker with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
* Enthusiastic advocate for artists, students, and the Philadelphia arts community.
* Self-motivated, able to work independently and exercise good judgement. 
* Candidate must be able to travel between Temple University’s Main Campus and PAFA.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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