Richard Rodgers Dean and Director, Drama Division
The Juilliard School, New York, NY, United States
Position Summary
The Richard Rodgers Dean and Director of the Drama Division at The Juilliard School oversees all aspects of educating actors and graduate-level playwrights. Responsibilities include curriculum development, performance season programming, faculty and staff recruitment, student development, and collaboration with other divisions. The role also manages fundraising and partnership building, reports to the President and Provost, and ensures the division’s mission aligns with the school’s educational goals. Salary: $275,000‑$325,000 per year.
Responsibilities
Maintain exceptional knowledge of and relationships in the drama community, staying informed about and connected to relevant changes in drama education and the professional world
Exhibit a deep commitment to artistic excellence, creative enterprise, and community and culture in educating and training actors and playwrights
Prioritize the recruitment and cultivation of dynamic, high-level faculty, staff, and students who reflect a wide range of voices and experiences
Select repertoire for robust season programming that balances tradition with innovation while meeting the unique needs of the students and their development. Calibrate pedagogical and artistic decisions with budgetary needs, and guide artistic teams, including guest directors and creative team members, to successfully produce high-level programs within the resources allocated
Oversee curriculum development, ensuring that the curricular programs and activities evolve to meet the shifting demands of the profession
Determine and uphold the standards and methods by which students are selected for admission to the division, as well as lead audition and admissions decision-making process in collaboration with faculty and staff
Assess student growth and needs on a consistent basis by teaching, visiting classes, attending performances, meeting with individual students and groups of students, and engaging in ongoing faculty meetings and discussions about the students’ progress
Understand and promote the overall health and well-being of students, and address the needs of developing young artists with empathy
Develop and support cross-divisional and interdisciplinary artistic and educational opportunities
Report to the President and the Provost, and work closely with other departments including Academic Affairs, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Production, Development, Special Events, Admissions, Financial Aid, Office of Community and Culture, Creative Enterprise, and Office of Community Engagement
Oversee Division staff of 8, more than 40 full and part-time faculty and guest artists, and 80 students
Determine and implement the policies for evaluating the work of students, faculty, and staff, and take appropriate corrective action as necessary
Qualifications
Respected member of the drama community with a high level of professional performance, directing, producing, and/or leadership experience
Experience as a drama educator with pre-professional age students, with preference of 5+ years in higher education
Individual who will uphold the rigor and legacy of foundational skill-building while championing innovation in programming and pedagogy
Understanding of and direct experience with curation and administration in a performance or educational institution
Demonstrated commitment to developing a community and culture based on openness, care, and collaboration
A citizen-artist who will cultivate a thoughtful, open-minded and engaged community of well-rounded, innovative artists
An effective and inspiring leader with a proven track record of advocacy who will champion the division within Juilliard and beyond
An individual who understands effective pedagogical practices and demonstrates and promotes the values of excellence, artistry, access, and service in the development of young artists
Excellent communication skills with faculty, students, and administration, with the ability to speak and advocate for the division in public settings
Knowledge and experience in budgeting
Track record of successful fundraising and donor engagement
Ability to develop short, medium, and long-term planning for the Division
Generosity of spirit
EEO Statement The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.
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Responsibilities
Maintain exceptional knowledge of and relationships in the drama community, staying informed about and connected to relevant changes in drama education and the professional world
Exhibit a deep commitment to artistic excellence, creative enterprise, and community and culture in educating and training actors and playwrights
Prioritize the recruitment and cultivation of dynamic, high-level faculty, staff, and students who reflect a wide range of voices and experiences
Select repertoire for robust season programming that balances tradition with innovation while meeting the unique needs of the students and their development. Calibrate pedagogical and artistic decisions with budgetary needs, and guide artistic teams, including guest directors and creative team members, to successfully produce high-level programs within the resources allocated
Oversee curriculum development, ensuring that the curricular programs and activities evolve to meet the shifting demands of the profession
Determine and uphold the standards and methods by which students are selected for admission to the division, as well as lead audition and admissions decision-making process in collaboration with faculty and staff
Assess student growth and needs on a consistent basis by teaching, visiting classes, attending performances, meeting with individual students and groups of students, and engaging in ongoing faculty meetings and discussions about the students’ progress
Understand and promote the overall health and well-being of students, and address the needs of developing young artists with empathy
Develop and support cross-divisional and interdisciplinary artistic and educational opportunities
Report to the President and the Provost, and work closely with other departments including Academic Affairs, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Production, Development, Special Events, Admissions, Financial Aid, Office of Community and Culture, Creative Enterprise, and Office of Community Engagement
Oversee Division staff of 8, more than 40 full and part-time faculty and guest artists, and 80 students
Determine and implement the policies for evaluating the work of students, faculty, and staff, and take appropriate corrective action as necessary
Qualifications
Respected member of the drama community with a high level of professional performance, directing, producing, and/or leadership experience
Experience as a drama educator with pre-professional age students, with preference of 5+ years in higher education
Individual who will uphold the rigor and legacy of foundational skill-building while championing innovation in programming and pedagogy
Understanding of and direct experience with curation and administration in a performance or educational institution
Demonstrated commitment to developing a community and culture based on openness, care, and collaboration
A citizen-artist who will cultivate a thoughtful, open-minded and engaged community of well-rounded, innovative artists
An effective and inspiring leader with a proven track record of advocacy who will champion the division within Juilliard and beyond
An individual who understands effective pedagogical practices and demonstrates and promotes the values of excellence, artistry, access, and service in the development of young artists
Excellent communication skills with faculty, students, and administration, with the ability to speak and advocate for the division in public settings
Knowledge and experience in budgeting
Track record of successful fundraising and donor engagement
Ability to develop short, medium, and long-term planning for the Division
Generosity of spirit
EEO Statement The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.
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