Vice President, Media and Arts Ventures

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Emerson College invites applications and nominations for a visionary leader and experienced manager to serve as its inaugural Vice President for the Division of Media Arts and Ventures (DMAV). This newly conceived position represents a transformational opportunity to integrate and elevate the College's distinctive constellation of arts and media assets into a unified strategic enterprise that advances Emerson's mission while positioning the institution as Boston's preeminent cultural destination and a national model for arts-integrated higher education. Reporting directly to President Jay Bernhardt and serving on the President's Council, the VP for DMAV will provide executive leadership over a portfolio that includes ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of global contemporary theater, along with WERS Radio, Emerson Contemporary gallery spaces, public art initiatives, and the operational infrastructure supporting five world-class performance venues in the heart of downtown Boston's Theatre District. This position offers a rare chance to architect a comprehensive vision for how a premier communications and arts college can leverage professional programming to enhance student learning, strengthen community engagement, generate meaningful revenue, and establish cultural leadership at local, national, and international levels. Strategic Context The Division of Media and Arts Ventures is positioned as essential infrastructure supporting Emerson College's Ex

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Join our community and experience Emerson College ! To Apply Follow the instructions below. Applications received through the Emerson career portal will not be considered. DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Naree Viner, Susan VanGilder, and Tenley Bank. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at Emerson_VPDMAV@dsgco.com . All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential. DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity, in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college's intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. Emerson College is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. About Emerson College Located in the heart of Boston's vibrant Theatre District, Emerson College is internationally recognized as a premier institution for communication and the arts. The College's mission is to educate and elevate extraordinary artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity. Founded in 1880, Emerson serves approximately 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from the United States and more than 70 countries and territories. The College maintains a global presence through campuses in Boston, Los Angeles, and at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, with a partnership with Paris College of Art. Emerson's Extraordinary Emerson 2030 strategic plan positions the College as a global communication and arts leader, focusing on Academic Innovation, Collaborative Connections, Community Engagement, and Operational Excellence. The College's exceptional alumni network includes influential leaders across entertainment, journalism, marketing, performing arts, and media. For more information on Emerson College, please visit https://emerson.edu/ . About President Jay Bernhardt Jay Bernhardt became the 13th president of Emerson College in July 2023, bringing extensive leadership experience in higher education, public health, and strategic communications. Prior to Emerson, he served as dean of the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's largest and most respected communication programs. President Bernhardt's vision for Emerson is captured in the Extraordinary Emerson 2030 strategic plan, which positions the College as a global leader in communication and the arts through Academic Innovation, Collaborative Connections, Community Engagement, and Operational Excellence. The creation of the Division of Media and Arts Ventures is a central pillar of this vision, reflecting his commitment to integrating Emerson's extraordinary arts and media assets into a unified strategic enterprise that serves students, the institution, and the broader community.

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