Faculty Roles for Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Area Heads, & Advisors

Assistant Director of the Emerson Prison Initiative

Appointed by the Provost, in consultation with the EPI Director. Two year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Responsibilities

• Course scheduling and faculty and TA recruitment/hiring for MCI-Norfolk and Northeastern Correctional Center.
• Coordinate and support faculty and TAs as they prepare to teach and throughout the semester.
• Coordinate IN347 EPI Co-Curricular, including recruiting/advising instructors.
• Work with Director of Finance and Grants each semester on faculty/TA compensation.
• Degree planning and tracking for EPI cohorts and individual students.
• Meet yearly with Emerson Advising re: EPI degree planning and as needed for EPI students on Boston campus.
• Student academic advising in coordination with Director and Site Coordinator.
• Develop and coordinate faculty/TA orientations and training sessions with Site Coordinator.
• Plan and manage academic calendar in coordination with Site Coordinator.
• Liaise with Registrar and Academic Affairs.
• Manage relationships with College offices (Finance, Financial Aid, Student Success).
• Supervise Program Manager related to duties connected to Assistant Director’s portfolio.
• Supervise Program Coordinator related to duties connected to Assistant Director’s portfolio).
• Advise Program Manager on EPI relationships across Emerson College.
• Liaise with Department of Correction (DOC) Manager of Continuing Education and Head Teacher at MCI-Norfolk.
• Coordinate semester schedules with Northeastern Correctional Center staff.
• Visit MCI-Norfolk and NECC each semester (and as needed) to update and advise students on degree pathways.
• Co-lead EPI admissions.
• Plan EPI Commencement.
• Plan Boston campus special events (with EPI Director and staff).
• Contribute to quarterly newsletter as needed.
• Twice a semester meeting with Dean; weekly meeting of EPI leadership; monthly EPI AC Meeting.
• Participate in NECHE applications and reporting duties as needed.

Foundations Curriculum Coordinator (School of Film, Television, and Media Arts)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalencies per year; $6,500 summer stipend

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum with Chairs.
• Act as point-of-contact for all faculty and graduate assistants teaching and working in the Foundations courses.
• Serve as a bridge between SOF practice and studies faculty.
• Schedule and budget guest speakers in the colloquium series in collaboration with the Chair.
• Maintain weekly communication with the Foundations faculty.
• Teach two sections of the VM133 Colloquium per semester.
• Oversee the coordination of faculty in the four core courses of the SOF major.
• Coordinate with Chairsto ensure adequate equipment, facilities and staffing support are in place to support academics.
• Ensure availability of guest speakers, workshop instructors, and appropriate workshop spaces for Colloquium courses.
• Serve as coordinator for Foundations faculty: work with SOF leadership to ensure diversity of faculty is rostered each semester; coordinate faculty to ensure diversity of content in each year’s syllabi; and, address student issues with the Student Success Office.
• Advise IDS students who want to include a SOF component in their self-designed major.

BFA Program Coordinator (School of Film, Television, and Media Arts)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Responsibilities

• Chair the BFA Program & BA Capstone Committee.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment of new students.
• Organize & conduct information sessions.
• Meet with prospective students individually.
• Work with IT on updating on-line application processes.
• Select the Andrea Montoni Catalyst Film Fund in consultation with the Committee members.
• Organize the end of AY screenings.
• Organize student project proposal reviews alongside the BFA Committee.
• Notify students of acceptance or rejection.
• Meet with students to provide feedback on rejected applications.
• Speak at Freshman Orientation alongside Chair and other Program Heads.
• Report back to department meetings on work of committee.
• Meet with Chair over various matters (student films, grant awards etc.)

Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator (WLP, PA, Marlboro)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency; $2,000 summer stipend.

Responsibilities

• Meet with all area faculty members (with invitations to Affiliated faculty, but they are not required to attend) at least 2x a semester.
• Meet once a year with groups of faculty teaching required major curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes.
• Identify any areas of the undergraduate curriculum in their area that need further development.
• Meet and consult with faculty proposing new courses and/or changes in existing courses in their area. Ensure that new courses proposed meet departmental pedagogical guidelines.
• Serve as Academic Advisor for WLP majors in their area.
• Advise IDS students who want a component in their area.
• Evaluate/approve all individual study-abroad credits for major equivalencies, consulting with other area heads as needed.
• Evaluate/approve all individual transfer credits for major equivalencies in their area, consulting with other area heads as needed.
• Answer advising-related questions in their area from faculty colleagues.
• Represent their area faculty and curriculum on the Curriculum Committee.
• Make recommendations concerning academic resources, including library/research needs, technology and support equipment.
• Communicate needs to the Chair.
• Meet with/consult with/contribute as needed regarding curriculum’s interface with other majors and minors in the college
• Revise & edit Undergraduate Student Handbook
• Review and revise Undergraduate Catalog copy
• Work together as area heads to schedule and lead information session for undergraduates interested in graduate school
• Represent the department at admissions events

WLP Specific

• Meet once a year with faculty teaching general education curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes and to ensure that new courses proposed as meeting general education requirements meet those standards
• Lead informational sessions on the literature concentration capstone
• Review all transfers to all areas during summer
• Schedule and lead informational meeting for students planning to write a BFA thesis
• Solicit manuscripts, assign judges, and notify winners and losers for the following writing awards: Boston College Poetry Festival; WLP Senior Writing Awards; American Academy of Poets Award
• Schedule and run Senior Writing Awards
• Identify problematic overlaps with the MA program in Publishing and Writing
• Advise students interested in the 4+1 program
• Work with the Publishing and Writing MA GPD to ensure smooth transition from Undergrad classes to grad classes for 4+1 students

Area Heads (Performing Arts)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable. Either one course equivalency per year or $1000 stipend, depending on the scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Plan/manage/run the monthly area meeting.
• Strategize, plan, assign, and schedule courses (working with Chair).
• Recruit affiliated faculty in the area and work with the Chair to hire.
• In consultation with the Chair, facilitate all curriculum changes in the area.
• Review area syllabi.
• Advise area students.
• Advise IDS students who want to include a PA component in their self-designed major.
• Mentor area faculty.
• Act as the first step liaison between area faculty and their needs/requests/issues.
• Advise on classroom management issues with Title IX cases with the Title IX officer.
• Manage and approve all necessary curricular change forms.
• Attend and represent area in the PA Curriculum Committee monthly meeting.
• Attend Emerson Stage Advisory committee monthly meeting, if assigned.
• Summer course selection and faculty organizing (working with the Chair).

Performance Area Head Specific

• Travel to NYC, LA, and Chicago to run the Unified Acting Auditions (run info sessions and admission auditions).
• Meet with all non-PA majors who want to change majors into T and P, manage the set-up of their auditions, make the admission decisions and communicate them to students.
• Communicate with academic leaders at ELA and Kasteel Well re: acting classes (equipment needs, class planning, staffing, curricular changes).
• Work with the Acting Conservatory Coordinator on the strategy/recruitment/advising for the BFA Acting Studio and its info sessions and auditions, as well as its curricular progression.
• Act as liaison to both Facilities and the Office of the Arts for all PA studio/classroom needs, and for communication of large physical, operational or AV related needs
• Yearly strategy for the BFA Acting Showcase.
• Manage all equipment and operational needs in Studio 1 as the area’s On-Camera Room (work with multiple offices – MTP, EDC management, IT OOA, Dean’s Office etc. to implement and manage all equipment needs in this space). ).
• Manage all communication with the department, students, and Academic Advising on any new PA curriculum changes and their implementation
• Oversee the email Casting Connection listserv; manage all communication to PA/SOF students about the system, manage any issues as they may arise.
• Manage the new BFA Acting studio audition model and audition process, restructured to increase equity, transparency, and collaboration. 
• Work with IT to
• create specific listservs for more direct and nuanced communication with different factions of acting students.
• Manage all needs regarding pre-req waivers, degree audit alterations, transferred theatre classes, and related requests, and act as liaison for Chair’s approval when needed.
• Meet once a year with groups of faculty teaching required major curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes.
• Identify any areas of the undergraduate curriculum in their area that need further development.
• Answer advising-related questions in their area from faculty colleagues.
• Organize end of year PA acting awards.

Center for Comedic Arts Research Coordinator (School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies)

Appointed by the Director of Comedic Arts and the Dean. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Responsibilities

• Expanding the profile of the Center for Comedic Arts by expanding the Center’s programming, both in the form of internal events for the Emerson community and public-facing events
• Working with the offices of Advancement and Research and Creative Scholarship to foster advancement opportunities and identify and apply for grants to support the Center's work
• Serving as a liaison to Emerson’s archivist on matters related to the American Comedy Archives
• Consulting with the Director of Comedic Arts on strategic planning related to the Center, and as needed, the Comedic Arts curriculum.
• In the event that the Director of Comedic Arts is on sabbatical or leave, serving as interim faculty director of the program (with additional compensation for extended leaves).

Writing and Academic Resource Center Coordinator

Appointed by the Chair in consultation with the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $2,500 summer stipend.

Responsibilities

• Train, coordinate, and supervise the Writing Consultant and Peer Writing Consultant team.
• Oversee plagiarism development program.
• Develop training and community building resources for WARC consultants and student employees.
• Attend public speaking engagements re: WARC services across campus.
• Attend interdepartmental meetings, as needed.
• Coordinate meeting and development events for WARC staff.
• Develop student self-access support resources.

Site Coordinator (Emerson Prison Initiative)

Appointed by the Provost, in consultation with the EPI Director. Two year appointment, renewable. $5,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the students and EPI administration.
• Academic advising in coordination with Director and Assistant Director, including visiting MCI-Norfolk bi-monthly for academic advising and well-being checks with cohorts and individual students, and report back to EPI leadership.
• Liaise with Program Manager and Program Coordinator re: students who are nearing release/reentry.
• Serve as liaison for faculty and TA’s with DOC education staff at MCI-Norfolk.
• Advise faculty and TA’s on course planning and working with EPI students.
• Coordinate identification, ordering, collection, and delivery of course materials at MCI-Norfolk.
• Assist Assistant Director in recruiting/screening potential faculty and TA’s.
• Develop and coordinate faculty/TA orientation and training sessions with EPI Assistant Director.
• Plan and manage academic calendar in coordination with EPI Assistant Director.
• Liaise with MCI-Norfolk education staff on semester/weekly scheduling.
• Distribute mid/end of semester Criteria sheets and collect from faculty.
• Distribute and collect course evaluations.
• Participate in EPI admissions.
• Help build, organize, and maintain EPI library in prison.
• Support EPI Assistant Director with coordination of IN347 EPI Co-Curricular, including recruiting/advising instructors.
• Liaise with Partakers and other EPI student mentors.
• Assist in Boston campus special event planning.
• Provide editorial input on quarterly newsletter.
• Weekly meeting of EPI Leadership; monthly EPI AC Meeting.

Internship Coordinators (One per department)

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable for a second term. If more than 12 students in AY one course equivalency per year; if less, $200 per student.

Responsibilities

• Promote internship opportunities as widely as possible as often as possible.
• Liaise with Career Development about internship questions and issues.
• Meet with students about internship questions.
• Hold information sessions on Zoom or in-person with internship outlets.
• Design and update Canvas course for summer, fall, and spring Internship course sections.
• Supervise Internship class for undergraduate students and graduate students, meeting online regularly throughout the academic term.
• Assign and grade internship class papers and responses.
• Consult with employers on student progress and address concerns as needed.
• Follow up with internship supervisors for evals of the interns.
• Regularly scrutinize job and internship boards, and then promote to department students.
• Meet with students regarding job possibilities.
• Coordinate with CDC about what they are and are not doing.
• Help students with any issues that may arise during their internships.

Co-Curricular Advisor

Appointed by the Chair. Two year appointment, renewable. Generally $2,000 stipend, depending on size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Assist the organization, be familiar with its programs and activities, provide an educational experience for its individual members, and help in the growth and development of the group by providing direction through advice, understanding, and clarification.
• Assist officers with understanding their duties, including running programs, organizing projects, constitution edits, and leadership transitions.
• Ensure continuity of the organization is preserved through a constitution, minutes, files, traditions, and annual events.
• Encourage students to understand and apply the Student Org Contract.
• Attend as many organization meetings and events as possible.
• Support all members through leadership development by staying up-to-date and knowledgeable on common student organization issues.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority and report criminal and/or hate/bias-related incidents to ECPD, SEAL, and other offices as required by Emerson policies.
• Consult with students on forming an annual budget and developing programs.
• Consult with students for future leadership of the organization.
• Be a facilitator, both among officers of the Executive Board and between officers and members.
• Connect students with alum working in the field to create a mentorship program.
• Serve as a resource for students, especially concerning College policies, regulations, and services.
• Maintain separation from day-to-day organization activities and routine decision-making. Although advisors may be called upon to help provide advice and oversight, they should do so while recognizing the overall responsibility and leadership of the organization should be maintained by the students, not controlled by the advisor.
• Meet with student leadership weekly.
• Attend student productions/events.