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The Performing Arts Operations Specialist supports the planning, operation, community engagement, educational initiatives, and fund-raising of a performing arts facility/program; oversees the performance schedule, generates marketing materials and communication plans, and supports a diverse array of programming. 

• Conduct day-to-day operations of a performing arts facility/program

• Provide support to strategic planning, contract and policy development, and resource generation and allocation

• Participate in the development of programming including but not limited to performances, presentations, exhibitions, productions, audience services, ticketing services, marketing, and financial processing

• Implement procedures to accommodate presentations and performances

• Manage projects and events; oversee the promotion of events

• Engage in marketing activities, which may include graphic and website design

• Ensure facilities are maintained; establish and maintain relationship with internal resources for maintenance support

• Initiate and maintain relationships with University community, guest presenters/performances, and external audiences

• Participate in fund-raising activities; write and assist with the preparation of grants

• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00

• Community engagement
• Fundraising
• Grant writing
• Graphic design
• Marketing
• Operations management
• Presentation Skills
• Procedure development
• Program management
• Prospect research
• Scheduling