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Performing Arts Operations

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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00