Graduate Program Administrator

The University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art is seeking a full-time Graduate Program Administrator. The proposed start date is July 1, 2022.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Program Administrator provides administrative support to the School of Art graduate program and faculty. This position also provides administrative support to the Associate Director of Graduate Studies, Research, and Recruitment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating and updating the department’s graduate program and procedures manual; coordinating the graduate application process; managing the recruitment and admission of students; promotion of the department’s graduate programs; and serving as a graduate student liaison. Working with the faculty and the department head, the Graduate Program Administrator must manage multiple priorities and projects and demonstrate creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and strong problem-solving, analysis, and communication skills. The Graduate Program Administrator is strongly dedicated to students and demonstrates the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically. This position utilizes leadership skills in order to work independently and as part of a team. This position regulary handles confidential information and works with diverse students and faculty. This position provides administrative support to the School of Art graduate program and faculty using various programs in the Microsoft Office suite. This position represents the School of Art and acts as a student liaison. As part of the position responsibilities, some evening and weekend work is required, but otherwise, the position will have regular business hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, and communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and self-motivation
• Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive confidential information
• Ability to work with diverse populations within an academic environment
• 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 both students and faculty
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop is preferred.
• Familiarity with Slate and GradStatus is preferred.

Studio Art Technician

The University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art is seeking a Studio Art Technician for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment. The appointment start date is anticipated for August 1, 2022.

Responsibilities

This position is an essential member of the Dodd Studio Support team and serves to manage various aspects of UGA’s Studio Art facilities including maintaining safe and smooth operation of studio facilities in a wide range of media, digital labs, safety protocols, hazardous waste, building equipment and expansion projects. As one of two Art Studio Technicians in the School, this position will be directly responsible for supporting the School’s three-dimensional studios inclusive of sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and metals, interior design, and the three-dimensional studios of the Core program. The position includes supervising graduate assistants, lab monitors, and work-study positions and will be responsible for training supervises, students, and faculty on the tools and technology of the facilities.

The successful candidate will also respond to studio support needs for the School via a Dodd Studio Support ticket system within the school’s website. This includes working closely with UGA’s FMD (Facility Management Division) for facility maintenance, repairs and renovation requests. As a member of the Studio Support team, this position will work closely with other faculty and administration to initiate and organize annual proposals which address needs for physical improvements and technology deficiencies within the School of Art.

The position will include teaching 1-3 classes per year.

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

• MFA preferred as well as technical competency working within the field of art, including the ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide range of tools and equipment associated with traditional and digital art making processes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies    

• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the School’s three-dimensional studio fields inclusive of ceramics, interior design, and/or sculpture.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and operate three-dimensional studio facilities, including a ceramics studio, wood shop, metal fabrication shop, jewelry metals shop, foundry, computer lab and computer aided design technology.
• Knowledge about current and upcoming trends in digital technologies desired, as well as current software including Adobe Suite, Rhino, ZBrush, SketchUp, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and management skills, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, and ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to track and manage studio financials.
• Ability to work independently with attention to details.

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