Montclair State University

Montclair State University’s new School of Communication and Media will provide groundbreaking new programs that give students the tools they need to succeed in the media industry. Focused coursework, hands-on internship programs in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area, and mentoring by a top-tier faculty are designed to arm students with highly marketable skills. The mission of the School of Communication and Media is to offer dynamic Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Filmmaking; Communication Studies incorporating Organizational Communication, Public Relations, and Health Communication; and Television and Digital Media with concentrations in e-Journalism, Audio/Sound design, Documentary, and Production. A Master’s degree program is also offered in Public and Organizational Relations preparing graduates for leadership roles in a wide range of corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors from marketing communication to human resource management and public administration.

Montclair State University located in Montclair, New Jersey is the second largest and fastest growing public university in New Jersey. It is a 250 acre campus located one short train ride away from New York City. Montclair State combines the advantages of a large university – comprehensive course choices, world-class teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse community – with the personal attention of a much smaller school. The University’s six colleges and schools offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate majors, minors, and certificate programs. Montclair State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Our website is: www.montclair.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION • School of Communication and Media

Reporting directly to the Director of the School of Communication and Media, the Associate Director, Administration works closely with the entire SCM organization and with the Office of the Dean of the College of the Arts. The Associate Director serves as a principle administrator of the School of Communication and Media and is responsible for managing the day-to-day academic and non-academic operations for the School and its staff and faculty. As a manager with concurrent faculty rank, the Associate Director will bear primary responsibility for managing the administrative and academic arrangements related to the School’s budget, curriculum, personnel reviews and governance. The President of Montclair State University appoints this position annually.

Specifically, the Associate Director, Administration coordinates and in some cases oversees faculty assignments and course scheduling, budgeting, staffing, planning, facilities and equipment, scholarships, curriculum, and accreditation. In regard to these areas he/she develops and implements policies and procedures, writes related reports, and makes analyses and recommendations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited college
- Minimum of five years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic or arts-related institution
- Significant career experience in one of the media fields that are the components of the School of Communication and Media
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, supervisory experience with budgetary planning and administration, technology competence in standard office and financial software

SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with experience

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR IMMEDIATE OPENING
Submit a letter indicating your interest in the position, a Curriculum Vita/Resume, Three letters of recommendation, a copy of your most recent transcript. This can all be emailed to: SCMsearchcom@mail.montclair.edu.