Continuing education director

Kansas City Art Institute, a four-year, independent, fully accredited college of art and design, has an immediate opening for a director of continuing education.  Compensation will be in the low 50s annually, plus benefits including liberal holiday and vacation schedules. 

Responsibilities include the development, management and delivery of non-traditional study programs to the community at large and to all age levels, as well as programs that supplement the college’s established degree program. The director will also be responsible for overseeing related operations on the campus as well as at operations in the Kansas City Northland. Programs include but are not limited to general art classes for the community in digital and non-digital offerings, inter-sessions, summer sessions to targeted audiences, workshops, certificate programs and corporate offerings. 

A bachelor's degree in art, education or a related field is required, master's preferred.  Significant experience in delivering adult learning programs is required. Supervisory experience is required. 

Founded in 1885 and celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2010, Kansas City Art Institute is located in the cultural heart of metropolitan Kansas City on a 15-acre park-like campus setting, and outreach programs extend into the Kansas City Northland. 

The position is open until filled. Please send application letter, résumé and list of three professional references we may contact. Also include a separate personal statement on how to research and identify the changing needs of the community that could be addressed by KCAI through its continuing education program. Applications without this statement will not be considered. 

Kansas City Art Institute
Continuing Education Director Search
c/o Human Resources
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
hr@kcai.edu

Kansas City Art Institute is an equal opportunity employer