Development Associate

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.  
  
Supports front line development in areas such as proposal writing, development event coordination, donor stewardship, communications, program or departmental special projects. Minimal direct fund raising work. Based in the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

Duties/Responsibilities:    

  • Development and Stewardship Event Coordination. Coordinate all aspects of LDSOA development-related events, including the Board of Visitors Events and Board Committee meetings. These events may be off-campus. Utilize GAIL/Blackbaud CRM Events Management software to produce invitations, RSVPs, etc. Coordinate activities of the LDSOA Ambassadors.
  • Design and create newsletters, solicitations, event invitations, and other print and digital assets. 
  • Write alumni and development communication stories for the School of Art website and social media channels.
  • Stewardship Activities – Execute stewardship procedures for LDSOA including weekly acknowledgments  – Facilitate student Gratitude Reports, Professorship Gratitude Reports, and other stewardship campaigns and reports in coordination with the central Stewardship and Donor Relations Office -Facilitate any additional stewardship activities as assigned.
  • Utilize GAIL/Blackbaud CRM to build direct marketing efforts, maintain database as directed by the Development Officer.
     

Communications & Public Relations Manager

Reporting to the director of the School of Art, this position oversees communications, events, alumni engagement, and donor relations for the Lamar Dodd School of Art. 

The School of Art at the University of Georgia is home to an innovative and creative program, with a mission to promote art and design as a significant means of inquiry, integral to problem-solving and the production of knowledge; to educate students to be empathetic and engaged citizens and to prepare them for careers as creative professionals; and to address critical issues facing Georgians and the nation through innovative research in art, art education, and design. The Communications and Public Relations Manager position manages the institutional brand and reputation, reinforcing the relevance of the School in lives of key target stakeholder groups. This position encourages community engagement and plays a catalytic role in fulfilling the mission of the of Art School. Communication and outreach goals include:

1. To establish and promote the vision and message, as well as the brand identity of the School.
2. To build an infrastructure for success and provide communications tools and guidelines for our peers across the School.
3. To educate and inform our communities with marketing and communication stories that encompass a multitude of media platforms.
4. To communicate the narrative of teaching and learning, as well as community partnerships with the broader UGA community, local, national, and international constituents.

This position will serve as the School’s communication hub, strategizing, producing, coordinating, and disseminating the School’s communication efforts. These efforts will include local, national and international outreach, development communication, alumni communication, as well as recruitment materials and communicating with faculty to gather and report stories pertaining to their work. This position assists with presenting written and visual content through the School’s digital communication channels and works with the leadership team at the School and the university to push out content to a broader audience.

As an important part of the Dodd team, this position will also be involved in creating opportunities and events to raise money for the Lamar Dodd School of Art. This position will schedule and coordinate various types of event details including making technical arrangements, lodging, catering, etc. The position involves strong interpersonal and written communications skills, write clearly for web and print materials, some visual design skills and project management experience.

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

Sectioning Officer

  • Supports all essential business and academic matters as assistant for the associate director, who is responsible for academic scheduling, curriculum, and academic promotional information.   
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills; keen attention to detail; ability to use discretion with sensitive confidential information; full knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook in a Mac environment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high demand; ability to interpret policies and procedures and effectively communicate these to students and faculty.Duties/Responsibilities    
  • Supports all essential business in academic matters as assistant to the associate director of curriculum, who is responsible for academic scheduling, curriculum, and academic regulations. The primary duty is as Sectioning Officer for the scheduling of class assignments within the School of Art as recommended by the area chairs and approved by the associate director. This position is responsible for loading and maintaining the course schedules in the registration system. Data management, attention to detail, and adhere to strict deadlines is essential for course scheduling. Understanding the curriculum, facilities, and courses being offered is necessary in correlating a schedule of classes each semester. Position will work with the associate director and curriculum committee on course revisions and new course proposals and manages the Course Approval Process Automation System (CAPA) for the School of Art.    
  • Assists faculty, students, and other personnel regarding registration, drop/add, class assignments, daily log of classroom availability, and general problems in registration.
  • Responsible for compiling and organizing data on course offerings, instructor assignments, facilities usage and enrollment, ensuring its accuracy for accreditation and university reporting, as well as strategic planning for the School of Art. Assists the associate director in compiling and reporting student learning outcome assessment data.  
  • Responsible for room scheduling for the School of Art, as well as working with Campus Reservations on shared classroom space, maintaining an online room schedule, and scheduling requests from within the department, as well as requests from other areas on campus.   
  • Responsible for supporting departmental communications and collaborative assistance in School functions.

Director, Lamar Dodd School of Art

The University of Georgia is seeking a dynamic leader and accomplished scholar and/or artist to serve as the next Director of the Lamar Dodd School of Art. We are seeking a creative and collaborative leader with a strong record of community and team building; effective communication and listening skills; an established artistic and/or scholarly reputation; demonstrated achievement as a teacher; a proven record of administrative success; and an innovative vision. The ideal candidate will understand and support the wide variety of programs and degrees offered while striving to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.  

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the school’s academic degrees and programs, which include an undergraduate minor and BA, BFA, AB, MA, MFA, MAEd, and PhD degrees in studio art, design, art education, and art history.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to articulate a vision for the future of the school and its place in a rapidly changing world.
  • Work with partners on- and off-campus to advance the interests of the school, advocate for students and faculty, and increase the school’s visibility.
  • Manage fiscal, academic, and programmatic operations in alignment with student and faculty needs.
  • Advance a climate of excellence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality students, faculty and staff, including those from historically underrepresented ethnic, racial, and gender backgrounds.

Additional Requirements    

  • Candidates without a terminal degree must be able to document exceptional accomplishments in their field of expertise and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire. 
  • In order to be hired at the full Professor level, candidates should currently hold the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with a scope and quality of work meeting the standards for promotion to Professor at UGA. Standards for the rank of Professor are outlined in the University’s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty (https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2020.pdf) and the Lamar Dodd School of Art Promotion and Tenure Criteria  (https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Lamar_Dodd_School_of_Art2015.pdf).
  • To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification    

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative or leadership role at an institution of higher education, internationally known art center, or museum.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies    

  • Active national record of achievement as an artist and/or scholar; record of success as a teacher.
  • Established record of supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Genuine appreciation and support for the broad diversity of artistic traditions, disciplines, and career paths found in a large comprehensive school that provides both professional and general education. 
  • An understanding of the expansive nature of creative research and contemporary practice, current trends in contemporary art and technology, and the role art and design can play in impacting the larger research efforts of an R1 university.
  •  A transparent, empathetic communication style that emphasizes mutual respect, inspires dialogue, and builds consensus. 
  • Demonstrated skill in fundraising and the development of external partnerships.
  • Skill in budgetary and strategic planning.
  • Ability to motivate faculty, students, and staff around shared goals.

 

Part-Time Instructors

Individuals who are interested in Part-time teaching at the Lamar Dodd School of Art should contact the appropriate Area Chair regarding availability.

Applications must include:

  • Letter of application addressed to the Director
  • Visual documentation of research (Studio)
  • Visual documentation of student work (Studio)
  • Curriculum vitae
  •  3-5 Letters of Reference emailed directly to the Associate Director of Curriculum (not to person requesting reference letter).
    •  ​Letters should specifically address teaching ability/experience
    • No UGA references except for recent MFA or PHD graduates
  • Highest degree earned sealed transcript OR an e-transcript submitted by the awarding institution to ofatranscripts@uga.edu.
  • Any supplemental material that is appropriate