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The Boston Architectural College, a dynamic and innovative school of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and design studies located in Boston's Back Bay, seeks candidates for the following positions:

Graphic Designer
The position of Graphic Designer is a full-time exempt position of 40 hours per week working in a creative team environment, reporting to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs. The GraphicDesignerr will work with BAC “clients” that include: Institutional Advancement, Admissions, Continuing Education, Practice and other departments to produce and develop print and electronic materials, environmental graphics, promotional merchandise and branded environments, and graphics related to exhibitions in McCormick Gallery. Assist with the preparation of presentation materials to assist the President and Heads of Schools.

Responsibilities:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, designing and assisting in the management of the production of a wide range of marketing and communication materials. Production of 2D, 3D, and electronic materials including design concept development through implementation, and the preparation of computer files including templates and mechanicals; Research and analysis as required and coordination with the marketing team during the design process; project administration including write specifications, solicit vendor bids, and facilitate proofing. Maintain strong line-editing and copy-editing skills, although writing and proof reading responsibilities will fall to the “client.” Insure that institutional design files are archived; coordinate delivery dates; work collaboratively to manage project workload.; verbal and written communications, information research, and project related tasks, and direct contact with design agency, printer or manufacturing representatives as deemed appropriate; Perform other duties and projects as requested.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field, and at least three years graphic design and production of print materials experience. Proven graphic design skills. Knowledge of printing field, ability to prepare print bids, and familiarity with mailing procedures and specifications. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills and attention to detail. Ability to work professionally and independently as well as collaboratively on a team. Pre-press production and printing process experience is essential, as is knowledge of production techniques, typography, procedures and computer-design applications in a MAC and PC based environment. Familiarity with InDesgin, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Flash, GoLive or similar programs is required, and knowledge of industry standards.

Manager of Operations
The Manager of Operations is a full-time exempt position of 40 hours per week providing administrative support to the Office of Finance & Administration and participates actively in both institutional and operational planning and designing of administrative functions and systems.

Responsibilities:
The Manager of Operations is responsible for managing institutional-wide office services, administering operational policies and procedures and organizing and maintaining administrative files. The position reports to the Director of Operations with additional direction from the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree preferred or 3 to 5 year’s equivalent administrative experience requiring both quantitative and qualitative assessment of systems. Experience preferred in a not-for-profit or higher education institution. Must be able to work evenings and occasional overtime as required to fill the professional requirements of this position. Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work well collaboratively, take initiative, be self motivated and maintain congeniality and productivity under pressure. Energetic with demonstrated ability to multi-task. Computer literacy, including familiarity with PC software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and be able to learn software and database programs. Familiarity with email and the Internet. Willingness to learn is essential. Demonstrated ability to self-direct and work independently.


Director of Liberal Studies
The Director of Liberal Studies is a full-time, twelve-month permanent position reporting to the Provost.

Responsibilities:
The Director of Liberal Studies will coordinate the curriculum and the hiring of adjunct faculty for the College’s Arts and Sciences and Architectural History and Theory courses; participate and serve on college committees; and have the ability to conduct scholarly service or research. In addition, the Director will play an important role in support of the College’s accreditation processes, both for the school as a whole (NEASC accreditation) and for each of the three professional disciplines. 

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a terminal degree in their discipline, including a research and publication record appropriate to the Liberal Arts. At least three years of high-performance college-level teaching and some administrative experience.

Director of Sustainable Design
The BAC is a recognized leader in the field of advanced sustainable design education for design professionals and students. Its Sustainable Design Certificate is the most broadly available resource for instructor-led advanced sustainable design education nationwide. Plans are under way to expand this program nationally, internationally and to the Masters level. The Director of Sustainable Design is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Director of continuing Education. The Director of Sustainable Design serves as academic and operations head of online sustainable design courses, certificates and degrees.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include online faculty hiring and support, online student support, program marketing, curriculum development, strategic planning, and program management. The position provides a visible presence for sustainable design for college faculty and students and supports the sustainable design program in its relationships with the Board, its Committees and the Overseers.

Qualifications:
Ability to recruit and motivate an adjunct faculty of educators and practicing professionals, dedication to proactive student support, and the ability to provide strong administrative direction for the department. Background in sustainable design education and practice and the ability to work selected evenings are requirements. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, national reputation within the field of sustainable design, and experience with online education.

Director of Distance Master of Architecture Thesis
The Director of Distance M. Arch Thesis serves as academic and operations head of the concluding semesters of the Distance M.Arch curriculum.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include faculty hiring and support, student support, curriculum development, strategic planning, and program management. The Director of Distance M. Arch Thesis is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Director of Distance M.Arch.

Qualifications:
Ability to recruit and motivate an adjunct faculty of educators and practicing professionals, dedication to proactive student support, and the ability to provide strong administrative direction for the department. Upper level studio teaching and administrative experience in higher education required. Preferred qualifications include a Masters Degree, experience in practice, and professional licensure.


Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant position is a full-time non exempt position of 40 hrs per week which provides the processing of all general ledger journals reconciliation and other reporting functions in the Accounting Department and reports to the Controller’s office.

Responsibilities:
General ledger activity; account reconciliation and preparation of monthly financial statements. Uploading annual budget to accounting system. Journal entries, handling fixed assets;also, functioning as backup to accounts payable and payroll coordinator position. Accuracy and confidentially are critical in this position. Additional analysis work, accounting related tasks and projects when required.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance Experience with Accounting Systems (Great Plains a plus); payroll Flexibility and willingness to work overtime if necessary. Accurate and detail oriented, must possess solid investigative skills to research discrepancies and question inaccuracies. Expert at Excel and high level accounting skills, experience working within automated financial systems Ability to work independently and in a team environment and under deadline pressure. Must be able to work hours 10am-6pm.

Head of Continuing Education (CE)
The Head of Continuing Education position is a full time exempt position reporting to the Executive Director, Education Initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategically focused professional experienced in the management of continuing education and certificate programs. The Head of CE serves as an academic leader and oversees strategic planning for the CE department.

Responsibilities:
Key tasks include staff management, strategic planning, faculty hiring and oversight, program and curriculum development, program management, student support and financial management. The position provides a visible presence for CE through presentations at new student orientations, open houses, conferences; and BAC governance venues and supports the CE program in its relationships with the Board, its Committees and the Overseers.

Qualifications:
Proven ability to recruit and motivate an adjunct faculty of educators and practicing professionals, dedication to proactive student support, and the ability to provide strong administrative direction for the department. A Masters degree and a background in design education or practice are preferred. The ability to work selected evenings is required.

Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
The position of the Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a full-time, 40 hours per week exempt position, reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This position is responsible for development, implementation and management of a year-round program of cultivation, stewardship and fundraising through a mixture of corporate sponsorships, grant proposals and events.

Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (ADCFR) will support all phases of the work of the Institutional Advancement (IA) office, and participate in the development and design of the annual fund raising plan and all fundraising materials. The successful candidate will form and maintain close working relationships with the Office of the President, the Board of Directors, the Board of Overseers, the Alumni/ae Association, academic and administrative departments, colleagues in the Office of Institutional Advancement, donors, prospects, and friends of the BAC.

Qualifications
College degree required, Masters preferred; preferably in English, Humanities, Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, or Non-profit Management. Five to seven years experience in a fundraising environment, preferably in an institution of higher education. Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills; great attention to detail; solid proofreading and editing skills. Knowledge of higher education funding sources, opportunities and processes; familiarity with greater Boston area corporations and foundations. Ability to successfully develop and cultivate relationships with various constituents. Volunteer recruitment and management experience preferred. Expertise with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel,Power Point and Outlook is required. Must have the ability to conduct effective prospect research; experience with donor database; and the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Must work effectively as a team member and achieve fundraising goals. Must have reliable transportation, be able to travel, and be willing to work occasional evenings and early mornings for meetings and events. Salary: commensurate with experience.

Send Resumes to:

Boston Architectural College
Human Resources
Attn: Stacy Munroe
320 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
Fax: (617) 585-0111
Email: jobs@the-bac.edu

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• At least three years of high-performance college-level teaching • Some administrative experience • A terminal degree in the applicant’s discipline required, including a research and publication record appropriate to the Liberal Arts • At least three years of high-performance college-level teaching • Some administrative experience • A terminal degree in the applicant’s discipline required, including a research and publication record appropriate to the Liberal Arts