Manager of Creative Arts & Humanities

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Administration for the School of Arts and Sciences, the manager of Creative Arts and Humanities oversee operations, administrative management, and strategic operations and admin decisions/priorities for the Division of Creative Arts/Humanities and the departments and programs therein. Manage the departmental and divisional administrative, business, process, and financial operations. Supervise division managers and academic admin staff. Establish efficiencies in service delivery and collaborate with managers/Directors of other Divisions to make process across Division consistent and equitable. Ensure administrative support of Division Heads and Division Councils.

Job Description

• Management: Manage the team of administrators in assigned Division to ensure student and faculty satisfaction. Triage problems for department and program chairs and suggest solutions to administrative and operational challenges in the departments, programs or Division; generate new processes to further operational goals. Support different administrative areas (academic, graduate, operational, or events/communications) during busy seasons, stepping in to assist in completing tasks as necessary. 60%

• Strategic operations: Strategize with other Division managers regarding consistent and efficient practices across the school. Implement changes and support staff in learning new systems or processes. Collaborate with Dean’s office on requests. Liaise with other campus offices to solve problems and foster collaboration. 20%

• Division support: Advise Division Head on division-level processes and implement new systems and procedures. Support Division Head in ensuring that Division-related tasks are complete and Division Council is supported.  Represent the Division on appropriate committees and working groups that call for staff input. 15%

• Other duties: Other duties as assigned. 5%

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree strongly preferred

• Experience: 5-8 years

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.