Employment

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Dean, School of Design Studies, the Design Studies Undergraduate Education Director is a key member of the Design Studies leadership team in a 12-month, full-time exempt administrative position. While this position works most closely with personnel in the School of Design Studies, the position requires collaboration broadly with other Deans, Education Directors, Academic Affairs personnel, and personnel in the College’s other departments to support the College’s mission and goals.

Undergraduate Design Studies Degree Program Redevelopment

The School of Design Studies opened in 2004 offering a Bachelor of Design Studies (BDS) degree with concentrations in building technology and digital media. In subsequent years, the BDS was modified and concentrations and majors were added to meet changing student demographics and to maintain course offering and enrollment efficiency as part of the BAC’s varied undergraduate programs. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Design Studies peaked at 90 students in 2013. Subsequently enrollment declined and in fall 2022 the decision was made to suspend applications to the Bachelor of Design Studies program.

Bachelor of Design Studies Degree

During the first six to 12 months, the primary responsibility of this position will be to investigate how to revitalize and redevelop the Bachelor of Design Studies curriculum to attract and sustain student interest, enrollment and opportunities after graduation. As part of this responsibility, the DS Undergrad Director will be expected to:

• Investigate options for a flexible, career-oriented three-year and/or four-year undergraduate degree programs that will meet the current, competitive demands in the higher education market and meet New England Council of Higher Education (NECHE), MA Board of Higher Education accreditation standards, and other applicable requirements
• Coordinate this investigation with the curricula and requirements in existing degree programs in Design Studies (master’s programs) and the degree programs (both bachelor and master) in the Architecture, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture Schools as well as the BAC unique Practice curriculum
• Prepare and present options for the Bachelor of Design Studies degree curriculum to the BAC’s Academic Affairs personnel for review and feedback
• Prepare and present options for consideration and acceptance by the BAC’s President and Cabinet and subsequently by NECHE and the MA Board of Higher Education

Sustainable Design Program

• Manage and revise as appropriate the existing Sustainable Design continuing education certificate program

Assuming acceptance of one or more BDS degree options, implement, lead and manage the BDS degree program as described below.

Critical Success Factors

• Strategic vision
• Ability to forge new ground, thinking creatively and innovatively in the face of new challenges
• Project management skills and outcomes oriented
• 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
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling student, faculty and College information

EDUCATION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Leadership:

• Serve as academic leader for Design Studies Bachelor of Degree Studies program
• Provide a visible presence for the BDS to prospective and current students
• Collaborate with BAC core faculty, adjunct faculty and staff throughout the College leading and managing the BDS program
• Collaborate in strategic planning for the School of Design Studies and the BAC as a whole

Program and Curriculum Development and Management:

• Review and shape curriculum, ensure coherence and effectiveness of overall educational content of design studies programs
• Design and implement assessment processes to oversee successful delivery and student achievement in the BDS
• Assume responsibility for educational quality and effective operation of the BDS
• Contribute effectively to administrative efforts to gather, analyze and publicize information about courses, faculty and scheduling for students.

Outreach and public presence:

• Provide a visible, public presence for the BDS both locally and nationally
• Provide well-written material both to outside constituencies, such as accrediting bodies, and to colleagues and staff as needed
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, faculty and administrators at all levels of the College

Adjunct Faculty Hiring, Oversight, and Development:

• Cultivate and engage adjunct faculty to teach courses in the BDS program
• Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new and returning adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the faculty payment process
• Mentor and sustain adjunct faculty in their continued and effective involvement with students
• Ensure educational quality and richness through inclusive faculty recruiting
• Continually increase performance and effectiveness of faculty through development initiatives
• Manage faculty performance through rigorous review, assessment, feedback and coaching programs

Student Support:

• Build and nurture student community within the BDS and the College
• Mediate student problems that cannot be resolved at their source
• Increase student retention and success through programs including orientation, progress reviews and support for adjunct and core faculty directly delivering coursework to students

Instruction: Teach course or courses totaling six (6.0) credits per year.

Accreditation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant approval agencies and seek further recognition from appropriate credentialing agencies as new programs are built and enacted
• Support efforts for accreditation of the College’s programs
• Implement periodically Self-Study and Internal Review processes for the BDS curriculum offerings
• Support efforts for Self-Study and Internal Review processes of the College’s programs which are subject to external accrediting bodies

Financial Management: Develop and manage teaching stipend and program expense budget for the BDS and participate in developing and maintaining the overall College financial plan as might be required

Participation in School-Wide Activities:

• Participate and contribute to College-wide functions and activities including, but not limited to committee appointments, student recruitment, faculty meetings, staff, faculty and student meetings, commencement and related activities, student portfolio reviews
• Collaborate with Operations (Facilities, IT, External Relations, Publications, Institutional Advancement) and Enrollment Management functions (Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts)
• Participate in other duties, committees and projects as may be reasonably requested by the Dean, School of Design Studies, VP of Academic Affairs, and/or the President.

Work Hours: Able to work evenings and weekends according to the College schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Requirement

• Minimum master’s degree in a relevant discipline, education, design or environmental subject matter with practical and/or professional experience preferred
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. 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 DESCRIPTION:

Guided by its mission to provide inclusive access to excellence in design education, Boston Architectural College—a 132-year-old top-ranking independent private institution—has embarked on an innovative and exciting “BAC to the Future” vision and strategic plan under the leadership of President Mahesh Daas.

Reporting to the President, the BAC seeks a mission-driven and collaborative Director of Data Analytics & Institutional Research (Director) as the senior administrator responsible for supporting the effective use and analysis of internal and external data at the Boston Architectural College (BAC) in support of the college’s BAC to the Future strategic plan, operational and research goals, and regulatory reporting requirements. The Director acts as the chief data and analytics strategist for the college and oversees the governance and policy infrastructure necessary to facilitate the use of data for strategic, operational, research and decision support. The Director works with the BAC’s leadership and management to lead the design and development of effective data analysis models, including strategic goal measures, KPIs, and dashboards to support the achievement of the BAC’s strategic plan, enable data-informed decision making and support operational and research needs. The Director will promote a culture that relies upon data to assess the effectiveness of all programs, services, and processes as well as the college's overall progress in reaching its strategic goals. To that end, the Director should be adept at telling stories with data and using data for visualization. The Director works closely with university data stewards and with IT professionals responsible for the implementation and management of the technology infrastructure to build and sustain an enterprise data strategy that can help the BAC achieve its goals. The Director will be a key player in building on the BAC’s emerging data and analytics platform and sustaining a campus-wide data governance infrastructure that fosters a culture of trust and shared responsibility for the ethical use of data for institutional strategic purposes.

Salary Range is $73,600 to $100,00 per year based on experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates will possess a comprehensive background in the areas of Data Analytics and Research, Data Governance and Data Strategy with recent experience working at or near the executive level that drive institutional performance at or near the executive level. Other qualifications include:

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading successful cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• ​Higher education institutional research or data analytics management experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements for the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of data from higher education institutions.

Salary Range is $73,600 to $100,00 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. 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 DESCRIPTION:

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) offers excellence in design education emerging from practice and accessible to diverse communities. It’s an exciting time to join the BAC as we reimagine day-to-day operations that can scale with our strategic plan.  
 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. 

In this position you will support and maximize the work of Academic Affairs and the Deans of the Schools (School of Architecture; School of Design Studies; School of Landscape Architecture; and School of Interior Architecture). We are looking for a skilled Executive Assistant with experience in higher education, and a self-starter who can contribute to productivity at all levels, from day-to-day operations to more complex organizational projects.  

Salary Range: $51,000 - $58,000 depending on experience.

What You Will Do 

• Act as Executive Assistant to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Provide supplemental administrative support to Academic Deans
• Ensure that meetings run on time with prep material delivered in advance  
• Enable remote decision-making and growth of programs  
• Keep projects on track  
• Triage and draft replies to emails  
• Manage information flow  
• Assist with Budget Management and reconciliation
• Attend meetings and follow up on action items   
• Respond to subtle cues and react with situational appropriateness  
• Troubleshoot with AA colleagues and academic leadership  

Recurring Projects on Which You Will Be Working  

• Syllabi and course review  
• Zoom hosting and licensing  
• Student evaluations (5 X year)  
• Room scheduling and planning of academic spaces  
• Substantial support for annual events for which Academic Affairs is responsible, including: Graduation Exhibition, Academic Honors and Awards, and the Intensives  
• Administrative support for special projects, including grants  
• Support for Onsite Thesis and Portfolio Review   
• Administrative coordination and face-to-face support for the Office of Academic Affairs  

Salary Range: $51,000 - $58,000 depending on experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proactive in looking for ways to improve own skills and the success of the College    
• Experience assisting higher education executive in busy, high demand office environment
• Some events planning
• Keen attention to detail and ability to keep multiple tasks, timelines on track at once.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field. Master’s preferred.

Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. 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 DESCRIPTION:

The Library Clerk is a part-time, pre-professional position of 10-19 hours per week that provides assistance in multiple areas of the Library including circulation, reference, acquisitions, book processing, and shelving. The Library Clerk reports to the Associate Library Director.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Circulation, shelving, and retrieval of library materials.
• Fills requests for items on reserve and at storage.
• Is responsible for library’s opening and closing procedures.
• Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and the public.
• Provides instruction in the use of library materials, including indexes, reference materials and electronic resources.
• Assists with maintenance of periodical collection.
• Assists with the physical processing and maintenance of books.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of LibGuides.
• Performs basic cataloging tasks.
• Completes Inter Library Loan requests.
• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• B.A. or previous library experience required. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Coursework towards M.L.S. degree is highly desirable. Experience with the literature of architecture or art history is desirable, as is experience with information literacy instruction and/or ease with technology and social media.

This position will work one 5-hour weekday shift and one 5-hour weekend shift, with at least one shift being on Monday evenings. The weekend day is flexible.

STANDARD BAC EXPECTATIONS:

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

Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. 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 DESCRIPTION:

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is committed to providing all our students an integrated and exemplary educational experience while ensuring their individual success and empowering them to fully actualize their potential. We embrace diversity and inclusivity in all its forms, while striving to create an equitable global community.

As a Student Advocate, this role acts as the first point of contact for students, helping to navigate systems such as registration, financial aid, billing, payments, advising and student life. In this key position, the focus of responsibility is on providing proactive and student-centric service to all members of the BAC community. Student Advocates are responsible for student ’triage‘ working closely with the student to determine individual needs and assisting the student in navigating their BAC college experience successfully. This is a full-time exempt position of 40 hours per week.

Salary Range: $50,000-$52,000

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide proactive, professional, and friendly service in all interactions but will be responsible for a specific population of students as defined by the supervisor.
• Manage communication between students and administrative functions including emails and phones.
• Accurately assess each student's situation to determine its urgency and proceed appropriately.
• Resolve problems and assist students that have challenging issues which may need to be escalated.
• Escalated or special consult matters must be reviewed for possible follow-up on a daily basis until a resolution is found.
• Responsible for accurately documenting all communication used to resolve a student's request. This includes accurately tracking interactions, documenting pertinent information in phone calls, chats and all e-mails into the student information system.
• Work as part of a team in order to guide students in all aspects of their administrative experience.
• Have working knowledge of administrative processes from a student perspective, i.e. how to apply for financial aid, how to make payment, how to register for classes etc.
• Responsible for providing feedback to leadership, regarding new trends or escalated concerns.
• Receives documents required for financial aid, registration, the student account, housing and verifies the completeness of documents.
• Assist in specific focus areas as assigned. Tasks could include; processing add/drop forms, address changes, processing payments received, processing financial aid documents received.
• Support the Registrar with student file management. Including, Scanning and Archiving of Student Files from Physical to Digital
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Salary Range: $50,000-$52,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in customer service or hospitality preferred.
• Preferred prior experience in a call center; and/or prior experience working in one (1) or more of the following areas in a college or university setting: information technology, on-line learning, financial aid, student registration office, student complaints, student accounts, and admissions.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Must be detail oriented.
• Computer literate, including effective use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and consultative skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability and willingness to support collaborative efforts.
• Be committed to the mission of the BAC and carry out the highest quality of service to BAC constituencies.

Work Schedule requirements:

• Provide in-person coverage up to 3 days a week
• Must be able to work flexible hours in accordance with the academic season.

STANDARD BAC EXPECTATIONS:

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

Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. 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.