Associate Director of Technology, Interactive Media Lab

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, INTERACTIVE MEDIA LAB

The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for the full-time position of Associate Director of the Interactive Media Lab (IML). The Interactive Media Lab will serve as a prominent anchor for Cleveland Foundation’s MidTown Collaboration Center at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street, the IML will be part of larger, 12-acre innovation district in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Information Systems, the Associate Director is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all technology in the Interactive Media Lab (IML). The role serves as the technical lead for the implementation and support for all technology within the IML.

The Associate Director will Manage the day-to-day technology usage of the IML including budgeting, inventory, circulation, organization, documentation, procurement and equipment upgrades/repairs. Provide long-term planning and strategy for IML technologies. Coordinate and consult about IML technology use with the following stakeholders: CIA students/faculty/staff, industry partners, and the local community. Establish and manage budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support organizational needs. Work collaboratively with other offices and external organizations.

A Bachelor’ degree and minimum of five years of experience working in a media production/technology role. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of emerging XR, AR, VR, 3D, and audio/video production technologies. The successful candidate will have extensive technical skills with creative technology hardware/software including studio/lighting equipment, Unreal Engine/Unity game engines, and Mac/PC administration. Knowledge of project management, scheduling, circulation, inventory, budgeting, and MDM systems as well as experience managing technical resources and supervising employees.

CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, and personal time accrual, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

About Cia

CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.edu