Associate Director of Academic Programs
Critical Playground LLC, Madison, WI, United States
75,000/year:
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.
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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.
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