What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Arts+Media position at Valor Christian High School?
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Director of Arts Media
This position offices in-person, on campus
ROLE SUMMARY
In collaboration with the Head of School, the Director of Arts Media will establish the Christ-centric vision and strategic direction for Valor’s program and provide overall leadership of the Arts Media team. This individual will develop and implement clear annual operating plans, in support of the school’s overall strategic plan, that encompass systems for assessment, budgeting, and reporting. In addition to overseeing elective coursework and Valor’s signature Conservatory program, this individual will also be responsible for providing creative direction for several productions and showcases throughout the year. Department oversight includes Performing Arts, Recording Arts, Media Arts, and Visual Arts while strong collaboration with other areas within the school such as Academics, Business and Advancement is also required. Creating an exceptional student culture, steeped in Valor’s vision and mission, and remaining steadfastly committed to reclaiming the arts for Christ is a central focus of this position.
Prominently located at the entrance to the Valor campus, stands the Valor Center for Culture and Influence, an 82,000-square-foot facility, with specialized space supporting student’s unique gifts and abilities in a variety of arts and media disciplines. In addition to stewarding the school’s assets well, the Director will actively seek to promote the value and impact of the Arts Media program both internally and externally. This includes driving student engagement in the arts and enhancing overall school enrollment by attracting mission-aligned students seeking the distinctive Valor Arts Media experience.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
- Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
- Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
- Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community
- Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
- Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
- Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
- Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
Primary Responsibilities
- Use Godly wisdom and discernment to establish and guide the strategic direction of Valor’s Arts Media programs supporting the school’s overall strategic plan
- Guide curriculum, hiring, student awards, and production decisions that ensure the integration of Christian faith and a biblical worldview in all artistic endeavors
- Regularly evaluate and assess all Arts Media faculty, staff and programs to ensure they support the school’s Expected Student Outcomes
- Create and oversee the Arts Media annual operating plans and budgets ensuring financial discipline and fiscal stewardship
- Participate in strategic fundraising efforts for Valor Arts Media in collaboration with the school’s Advancement department
- Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire for student growth and character development.
- Collaborate with the Valor Cabinet (leadership) team in decisions and guidance regarding all areas of the school
- Drive student engagement and enhance overall student enrollment by promoting arts media programs
- Provide creative vision and design insight to other areas of the school in support of their significant events, as requested
Collaboration and Communication with the School Leadership Team
- Together with other members of the Cabinet leadership team, the Director of Arts Media is particularly responsible for defining, cultivating, and leading our Christian community. Cabinet leaders must not only comply with standards but also affirm additional distinctive Christian beliefs of our community in the Christian Community Policy or otherwise as determined by the board of directors.
- Work collaboratively with Cabinet leaders in Academics, Athletics, Discovery, Student Affairs, and Spiritual Formation to discuss and provide action on critical issues facing the school and to engage the community in school-wide initiatives that propel the school forward in alignment with a distinctively Christian mission and vision
- Serve as the communication liaison between Arts Media staff and the Cabinet leadership team. Participate in open dialogue with team members to ensure that gaps are filled in with knowledge and trust is promoted across pillar areas
- Effectively communicate all matters related to the Arts Media program, seek counsel, and meet regularly with the Head of School and other school leadership members.
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
- Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
- Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
- Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
- Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
- Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
- Be a ‘culture- keeper’
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
- Demonstrate teachability and receptive to feedback
- Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
- Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
- Head of School
- Cabinet Team
- Chief Advancement Officer
- Parents
- Faculty
- Staff
- Outside Consultants and Vendors
RESULTS
Valor’s mission to empower students to discover their passions and to develop their unique gifts and abilities while growing in wisdom, knowledge, leadership, faith and service will be manifest and our student outcomes will be realized. Students and parents will testify that their experience in Valor Arts Media helped to drive them closer to Christ while growing as an artist. Valor Arts Media will be recognized for offering a nationally distinct program in Christ-centered arts education, marked by strategic opportunities that develop students who think innovatively, create with mastery and purpose, and boldly transform the world for Christ.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in related field; Masters preferred
Note: Preferred education above may be satisfied through unique and meaningful additional life and work experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership and managerial skills
- Willingness to hold team members accountable and navigate difficult conversations with grace and truth
- Excellent problem-solving ability, judgment and sound decision making
- Efficient time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Skills in coaching, counseling, mentoring and advising
- Planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage a multi-million dollar P&L with a focus on stewardship
- Ability to learn and utilize emerging technologies, software, and applications to promote and enrich student activities, organizations and clubs, and student engagement overall.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE: C: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, on campus
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Head of School
PAY RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000
START DATE: June 1, 2025
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
