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Executive Director - Productions/Events/Production Services
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Position Number: 5211206
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Deans - Fine and Applied Arts

Executive Director - Productions/Events/Production Services

Salary: $95,202.00 - $119,003.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2402622
Closing: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: School of the Arts

Position Announcement

Ready to lead the charge in the world of performing arts? Join us as the School of the Arts Executive Director of Productions and Events & Production Services (EPS) at the innovative Noorda Center for the Performing Arts at Utah Valley University! Collaborating with the Dean of the School of the Arts (SOA), you'll define the programmatic vision and business plan while creating unforgettable events that propel the mission and strategic priorities of the SOA and UVU forward. From curating and programming the Noorda Series (UVU's national/international presenting series) to managing the Academic Season, you'll oversee every aspect of venue stewardship and operations while driving artistic excellence, community relations, and patron experience.

As the SOA Assistant Dean/Executive Director of Productions and Events & Production Services (EPS), you'll be at the helm of financial management, operational oversight, and resource allocation for the SOA EPS team and the Noorda Center facility. This entails orchestrating flawless execution of events, ensuring top-notch patron experiences, and engaging artists effectively. Collaborating closely with department chairs and faculty, you'll coordinate academic events and performances for student success and help departments achieve program learning outcomes. Additionally, you'll spearhead fundraising efforts, negotiate engagements, and foster strong relationships on campus, regionally, and nationally, solidifying your role as a visionary leader in the performing arts. If you're ready to make your mark at UVU, leading with creativity and innovation, this is your moment to shine!

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Summary of Responsibilities

Manages finances, operations, and resources (both physical and personnel) of the School of the Arts Events and Production team and Noorda Center facility including production shops, venues, box office, rehearsal, and support spaces. Oversees the programming, scheduling, front of house, and patron experience, artist engagement, and event/production execution for all academic and professional SOA events.
Works with department chairs and faculty to coordinate the production of academic events and performances for degree programs in the School of the Arts. Also supports and produces SOA level events as well as designated UVU events.
In consultation with the SOA Dean, defines a programmatic vision and curates a presented season of artists on the Noorda Series. Creates and maintains a business plan for The Noorda Series that advances the strategic priorities of Utah Valley University and the School of the Arts.
Works with the SOA Dean, SOA Director of Development, and SOA Assistant Dean of Engagement to contribute to fundraising efforts. This includes memberships, donor circles, sponsorships, and grants. Works closely with SOA Assistant Dean of Engagement to increase SOA and Noorda brand awareness, ticket sales and attendance, ticket revenue, and engagement with UVU and the community.
Negotiates on behalf of SOA for Noorda Series and SOA-level productions or co-productions; utilizes best practices to ensure engagements are appropriate for SOA to grow its community partnerships, brand, and impact in the service region and beyond.
Participates as a member of the SOA Dean's Staff and Dean's Leadership Council, and is a proactive advisor to the Dean's Office in matters of events, productions, shows, and community engagement. Builds strong intra-campus and community-wide relations and programming alliances that are central to the role of the Assistant Dean.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with at least a master's degree or higher in the performing arts or performing arts management. Demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and communication. Administrative experience in performing arts presenting, venue management, or production in a public, nonprofit, or commercial context. Ability to manage a large and diverse staff. Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with staff, university administration, community members, the media, and the arts community.

Preferred Qualifications:
Visionary, dynamic leader with proven ability to manage a multi-million dollar annual operating budget. Strong experience or familiarity with arts presenting or other program management in a university community. Professional experience as a producer of academic events and/or relevant college teaching experience. Experience with commercial producing. Familiarity and working relationships with the arts community at national and international levels.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter: Address experience/expertise in the Key Roles and Responsibilities of the position along with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed. Additionally, please address how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications, along with identifying preferred qualifications (if any) that the candidate possesses.
Evidence of Degree: Provide evidence of a Master's degree or higher.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of arts series presenting, producing, rentals and customer experience best practices.
Knowledge of performing arts practices at a university.
Knowledge of performing arts venue and shop operations and best practices.
Knowledge of production management and best practices.
Knowledge of marketing and fundraising for arts.
Knowledge of successful patron experience for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of financial best practices and organizational structures for presenting and producing performing arts.

Skills

Strong communication (verbal, written, listening).
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills in leadership and strategic planning.
Demonstrated skills in financial management, budgeting, and financial tracking.
Demonstrated skills in arts programming, producing commercial and academic productions, contracting, season selection, and negotiation.

Abilities

Ability to interface and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to establish strong working relationships and work cooperatively and constructively with university administration, community members, academic departments, the media, artists, agents, local and regional arts community.
Ability to manage a large and diverse staff.
Ability to manage resources and personnel to support the achievement of academic program learning outcomes through programs/events.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4481326/executive-director-productions-events-production-services

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