Associate Director of Academic Programs

Position Summary

The Taliesin Institute designs and delivers academic and lifelong learning programs at Taliesin and Taliesin West for university students, faculty, professionals, and adult learners. Its work includes academic residencies, lectures, continuing education, symposia, and other scholarly and educational initiatives that explore architecture, design, landscape, sustainability, and Wright’s pedagogical theories.

Reporting to the Vice President of the Taliesin Institute, the Associate Director of Academic Programs plays a key leadership role in the planning, growth, and delivery of the Institute’s academic, professional development, and lifelong learning initiatives. This position is responsible for leading and expanding academic residency programs; developing professional development workshops; assisting with lecture series development; and co-leading the development and implementation of an academic engagement plan in collaboration with Taliesin Institute leadership. The Associate Director also supports the development of a cross-departmental lifelong learning engagement strategy, including digital and hybrid components, with an emphasis on sustainable, revenue-generating programs that advance the Foundation’s mission. The role oversees on-site academic program delivery at Taliesin and Taliesin West. This position is located at Taliesin West in Scottdale, AZ with travel required to Taliesin in Spring Green, WI

Essential Functions

•  Lead the planning, management, and growth of university programs with an emphasis on enrollment growth and sustainability
•  Develop and deliver professional development workshops and continuing education offerings 
•  Assist in the development and implementation of the Institute’s public lecture series
•  Collaborate with the Vice President to develop and implement an academic engagement plan aligned with strategic priorities
•  Contribute to a cross-departmental lifelong learning engagement strategy, including digital and hybrid initiatives
•  Develop and coordinate academic content for programs and courses at both sites and digitally 
•  Support research initiatives as related to the Institute’s priorities
•  Build relationships with external faculty, scholars, and partners
•  Support workflow development, evaluation, and program assessment
•  Oversee on-site program logistics in collaboration with support staff 
•  Supervise supplemental program staff
•  Collaborate across departments and represent the Institute professionally
•  Perform other related duties as assigned

 This position is full time with a salary of $75K/year and comprehensive benefits including a paid time-off package. The Foundation pays up to 90% of  monthly health-care premiums and enrolls all regular full-time employees into our life  insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care policies at no cost to  employees. 

A career at Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation offers more than the opportunity to impact the  world through our mission. Our team does vital and valued work that fosters creativity,  collaboration, and camaraderie. Besides competitive compensation and benefits, we offer an  inclusive environment, amazing views, and incredible architecture to inspire you every day 

Minimum Qualifications

•  Master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural History, Art History, or related field
•  Experience developing and executing academic content 
•  Ability to work independently 
•  Strong organizational and project management skills
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
•  Willingness to work evenings and weekends
•  Ability to travel on an as needed basis to Taliesin for program execution 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Expertise in modern American architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright
•  College-level teaching experience
•  Museum or archival experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described  here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Physical demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and consistently talk or hear; and rarely taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel to Taliesin in Spring Green, WI is required.