A+ Schools Network Director ART

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Arts Council

Job Classification Title

Arts Program Administrator (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The North Carolina Arts Council is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team! The A Schools Network Director serves as a member of the Arts Learning Team and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the A Schools of North Carolina network. A Schools is a national research-based school reform model that integrates the arts throughout a state mandated curriculum. The position includes a variety of duties that focus on recruitment mentoring and supporting of new A network schools administrators and coordinators; planning and coordinating training workshops meetings and conferences for schools administration faculty and staff; recruiting onboarding and mentoring the network of A Fellows who serve as trainers for the program; needed supplies print orders as well as other materials; and managing appropriate on-going evaluation of the program. The position collaborates with other members of the Arts Learning Team as well as the NC Department of Public Instruction and other education partners in the state and throughout the nation to keep abreast of current trends and policies in the education field to support the A network.


Key Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day of the A Schools network of schools throughout the state of North Carolina and beyond.

Works with Senior Program Director for Arts Learning and other members of the Arts Learning Team to identify needs of the A Schools network and plan training activities and refine procedures for the A Schools network.

Manages all on-site professional development meetings conferences and training activities for A schools administration faculty and staff and manage the A Liaisons who serve as connection to the A network.

Provides training and mentoring for the network of A Fellows who serve as trainers for the program and support recruitment of new A Fellows and manage the work of the Fellows Advisory Team.

Oversees appropriate on-going evaluation of the A Program.

Works closely with the Professional Development Manager to review and approve the content of all A Fellows who are leading training sessions for the A Schools network. Monitors the training sessions as appropriate and provides feedback to strengthen trainings as needed.

Serves as primary point of contact for the A Schools network and works with other state agencies and partner organizations to strengthen the A network.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45926-$68000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in and considerable understanding of the PK-12 education including teaching and/or administrative experience and familiarity with NCs state curriculum standards.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional development for adults program design and/or management and/or PK-12 curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience with A Schools of North Carolina and/or extensive knowledge about best practices in the field of arts integration.
• Demonstrated experience providing mentoring and support.
• Demonstrated experience initiating installing and/or analyzing administrative programs and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8.5 hours per day with half hour lunch break. Evening and weekend work is also required occasionally during the year with 2-3 weeks of conference work each summer.
• This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.
• Travel in state and occasionally out of state is required.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh NC 27601

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in art English one of the performing arts

or

Arts administration depending upon specific area of program assignment from an appropriately accredited institution three years of experience directly related to the specific program area of assignment two of which must have been in a consultative or administrative capacity within an arts organization

or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

A Schools of North Carolina a national research-based school transformation model that integrates the arts throughout a states mandated curriculum. Founded in 1995 the program now includes more than 50 schools throughout the state and works with other states to develop networks. A Schools of NC is a signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council.

The mission of the North Carolina Arts Council is arts for all people. The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our states long-standing love of the arts leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual direct economic activity. The Arts Council also sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to artmaking. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrows creative citizens through arts education

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Devyn Brianna Kirksey

Email: