Employment

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) was established in 1889 and has become a non-profit, tuition-based, accredited private school of spatial design offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and design studies. Students work, either in a professional position or in community service settings, at the same time they are engaged in course work. Additionally, low-residency graduate degrees in historic preservation, sustainable design, design for human health, and real estate development as well as certificate programs are all available online. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President of Faculty Affairs and Program Assessment is a key member of Academic Affairs leadership team in a 12-month, full-time exempt administrative position. The Assistant Vice President of Faculty Affairs and Program Assessment provides data-informed vision, strategic direction, and accountability around matters of faculty personnel and program assessment and oversees academic policies to foster educational excellence. This position collaborates with Deans and Ed Directors to design and implement proactive professional development programs that grow retention of adjunct faculty at The Boston Architectural College. The Assistant Vice President works closely with the Provost/VPAA on projects related to faculty affairs policy, process, and oversight. The Assistant Vice President will ensure and establish ongoing academic program assessment and improvement.

Salary: $95,000 a year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Management

• Cultivate a community of faculty with a shared vision of student-centered classroom practice, a commitment to student success, and an appreciation for the BAC mission. Lead New Faculty Orientations and serve as liaison between Academic Affairs and the Adjunct Faculty Committee.
  
• Develop focused professional development opportunities for faculty and identify such opportunities outside the BAC.
• Build appropriate systems within Academic Affairs to assure robust and timely faculty evaluation, serving the mission and goals of the institution.
• Refine and oversee the hiring process and collaborate responsively with Deans and Education Directors to support adjunct faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Build a robust data-driven academic program assessment system.
• Provide project management of academic program assessments, including setting and managing deliverables and deadlines with Deans and Program Directors, to ensure rigorous data-driven evaluation with actionable outcomes.
• Support accreditation evaluations, collaborating with Deans and VPAA.
• Implement and oversee academic policies, ensuing compliance and academic integrity.
• Manage all academic appeals—academic integrity, grade appeals, etc.

Critical Success Factors

The Assistant Vice President of Faculty Affairs and Program Assessment is a newly created position to support the short- and longer-term strategies of the College. Therefore, the incumbent must have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: 

• Ability to forge new ground, thinking creatively and innovatively in the face of new challenges
• Ability to engage and hold accountable key stakeholders within the context of shared goals
• Project management skills
• Ability to develop constructive and positive relationships across the college
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence
• Keen analytical skills
• Ability to work and influence across institutional lines
• Ability to prioritize in face of competing demands
• Sound professional judgment
• Provide Provost/VPAA with meaningful communication, updates, and information necessary to progress toward program, divisional, and institutional goals, as well as drive projects to completion and fuel innovative planning

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: This position has no direct reports but requires strong cross-divisional and dotted-line coordination.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

• Advanced degree in relevant discipline preferred, including Architecture, Design, Humanities, or Higher Education Leadership. Higher education teaching experience is also preferred.

Salary: $95,000 a year 

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

The Director role addresses the operational gap created by the departure of the Director of Undergraduate Interior Architecture in May 2025. The School of Interior Architecture & Design oversees CIDA-accredited BIA, MIA, OMIA, and Continuing Education programs, serving approximately 100 students with one full-time faculty Dean and a team of adjuncts. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director provides operational leadership and administrative support for the School’s CIDA-accredited programs and teaches two courses per semester. The role serves as the Dean’s primary operational partner, coordinating programs, accreditation documentation, faculty support, and student communication, and advising student chapters of ASID and IIDA. The Director also supervises Federal Work Study student assistants.​

Salary Range: $70,000-$74,000

Working Environment and Schedule

• Must reside within commuting distance of Boston, MA.​
• Hybrid schedule: typically 2–3 days on campus and 2–3 days remote during the academic year.​
• On-campus responsibilities include teaching, meetings, reviews, and events.​
• Summer work (June–August) may be fully remote due to online course delivery.​
• Regular commuting and ability to lift up to 25 lbs required.​
• BAC provides laptop, software, and system access; reliable home internet is required.​

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

CIDA Accreditation and Documentation

• Maintain organized digital and physical archives of student work aligned with CIDA standards.​
• Collect student work each semester and track learning outcome achievement.​
• Maintain faculty qualification files and assist with CIDA reports and the Program Analysis Report (PAR).​
• Update curriculum maps to demonstrate alignment with CIDA standards.​

Teaching and Academic Engagement

• Teach two courses per semester (studio, lecture, seminar, or capstone), aligned with program needs and expertise.​
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments; provide timely grading and feedback and hold office hours.​
• Coordinate with the Dean and faculty to support curriculum cohesion and CIDA-related learning outcomes.​

Program Operations and Faculty Support

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for undergraduate, graduate, and Continuing Education programs.​
• Serve as a point of contact for adjunct faculty. ​

Student Communication and Engagement

• Coordinate School-wide communications to BIA, MIA, OMIA, and CE students.​
• Advise and support student chapters of ASID and IIDA and related events.​
• Support student events.​

Assessment, Data, and Administrative Support

• Compile and report assessment data related to student learning outcomes and program goals.​
• Support the Dean with program planning, reporting, and accreditation-related documentation.​
• Manage logistics for School meetings, reviews, and events.​
• Supervise Federal Work Study student assistants and perform other duties as assigned.​

Salary Range: $70,000-$74,000

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or closely related field.​
• NCIDQ certification required.​
• Minimum 3 years professional interior design practice or 2 years design education administration.​
• Knowledge of interior design education, professional pathways, and CIDA accreditation.​
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.​
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.​
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.​
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (Moodle preferred), Zoom or Teams, and Google Workspace/Microsoft 365.​

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Active membership in ASID, IIDA, or IDEC.​
• Direct experience with CIDA accreditation processes.​
• College-level teaching experience in interior design.​
• Experience with online/hybrid program administration and assessment.​
• Prior connection to BAC and/or familiarity with practice-based models and working adult learners.​
• Established network in the Boston design community.

Salary Range: $70,000-$74,000

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities primarily and Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for providing support to the Facilities Department in a variety of ways. The candidate will perform general maintenance and repairs around the campus that will include custodial tasks and other tasks related to plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

Pay Rate: $21/hour

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general duties, such as but not limited to:
  • Clean various surfaces and fixtures
  • Paint walls, pipes and other surfaces
  • Clean exterior areas of campus buildings
  • Move furniture and supply deliveries
  • Set up areas for scheduled events
  • Remove trash and recycle materials, as needed
• Perform scheduled tests and inspections as part of preventative measures for equipment, furniture, and fixtures, as directed
• Execute miscellaneous building repairs
• Assist with snow removal, as needed
• Provide backup to security staff, as needed
• Other duties and projects, as directed

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Team and Interpersonal Skills: Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members including support staff and senior staff.
• Service Orientation: Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, treat students and other employees in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• A minimum of three (3) years in building maintenance, preferably in a higher education environment
• Must be able to speak, write and comprehend English fluently
• Must be able to comprehend and implement directions
• Must be able to work in a team and individual settings
• Must have a prolific knowledge of trades (Plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical)
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Ability to read and understand all types of building plans
• Familiarity with basic software applications such Microsoft programs and Teams
• Authorize a background check prior to employment

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday – 1:00PM- 9:00PM (can be flexible with hours)
• Available on-call for campus emergencies and substantial snow storms

Pay Rate: $21/hour

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.