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Job Opportunity: Motion Graphics and Video Design Program Director with The Modern College of Design in Dayton, OH

Are you a creative individual with an educational background looking to make an impact at one of the Top Design Schools? Do you have a passion to make a difference and have a part in building curriculum from the ground up? If yes, we want to speak to you!

We are seeking a Motion Graphics and Video Design Program Director to provide direction, resources, and oversight to help ensure that program objectives are met. The Program Director will work closely with the Chief Academic Officer to ensure that all curricula are cutting-edge and to identify new courses/programs that are needed based on industry standards. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to all aspects of the program, including curriculum, quality of work, program faculty, school climate, student engagement, and industry connections.
• Recruit, retain, and supervise talented design instructors.
• Assist the Chief Academic Officer in the strategic development of the curriculum.
• Participate in compliance initiatives, including Program Advisory Committee meetings, Annual Program Assessments, accreditation reports, and onsite evaluation.
• Ensure all activities are carried out within the rules and guidelines of The Modern.
• Oversee all technical courses to ensure content is aligned with current industry standards and drive innovative growth/strategic direction through curriculum updates to ensure courses stay relentlessly relevant.
• Collaborate with employers, organizations, and career services to bring real-world, experiential learning opportunities into the classroom.
• Assist with faculty scheduling each semester, identifying new hire needs, and assisting with the hiring process.
• Ensure alignment of knowledge, skills, and competencies across the course sequence, assessing the effectiveness of the current course curriculum and making adjustments when necessary.
• Supervise all program faculty, assessing the talents of current instructors and guiding professional development in design accordingly.

Requirements for this position include:

• Minimum of a master's degree in motion graphics or video design or related field.
• Knowledge of developing online courses, including using online tools to enhance best practices.
• 4 years of experience in the design field.
• Current knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Cloud application, which includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
• Expertise, experience, and knowledge in applications that support online college teaching and curriculum design based on higher education standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population in a distance education setting.

The Modern has been selected as a Top Design School thirteen years in a row by Graphic Design USA Magazine, and alumni of the college are leaders in the design industry. Recognized for its strong career placement rate, The Modern offers both an Associate's Degree Program and a Bachelor's Degree Completion Program. The campus provides staff and students with a creative, contemporary space in a popular Southwest Ohio suburb that is close to art, music, and sports venues.

To learn more about The Modern College of Design visit our website and LinkedIn page:

https://themodern.edu/

https://www.linkedin.com/school/themoderncollegeofdesign/

Are you ready to join a creative team and to change students' lives? Apply online today. Be part of our future!

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