The Director of Media Arts is the principal academic officer for the Ai-Sacramento Media Arts programs. Responsibilities include: day-to-day operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the college. The ADD is co-responsible with the Campus Head of Academic Affairs for the fiscal well being of the department as it relates to education. The Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the college and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees, the President, and the Executive Committee.

Provide academic leadership and select, train, develop, manage, and lead faculty and staff team members according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Head of Academic Affairs, including- teaching a set number of courses as appropriate depending on program size. Annual evaluation of faculty. Co-developing with the faculty member an annual faculty development plan and monitoring progress on meeting the plan. Foster student achievement, persistence and success
Improve the student experience at the program level by assuring that the program exudes a culture of learning and excellence. Proactively work with students who are at risk of not performing to their potential. Work with academic advising and other departments to support student success related to the following: attendance, classroom performance, time to graduation. Provide input into planning and implementation of annual budget including personnel , program expenses, and capital needs.

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