Director, BabsonARTS at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Director, BabsonARTS provides overall direction and senior-level management of the planning, development, and execution of all BabsonARTS programs within the Sorenson Center for the Arts. Specifically responsible for overseeing all operations for BabsonARTS including the development and administration of the annual operating, revenue, and capital budgets; working closely with the Associate Dean, Campus Life to formulate offerings that closely connect to the curricular and co-curricular goals and priorities of the Division of Learner Success & Campus Life and the College; ensuring quality in the design and implementation of BabsonARTS programs for the benefit of the student and campus communities; and supervising all professional staff with responsibilities for customer service, technical direction, and facilities management for BabsonARTS, the Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts, and the Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Formulates short- and long-range plans that meet the strategic goals of the Division, contribute to student development, and align with the priorities of the College.


• Establishes the overall direction, plan, and budget for BabsonARTS for each performance season and fiscal year, including specific measurable performance goals and objectives for the department and individual staff members.


• Develops and manages annual operating, revenue, and capital budgets while making effective decisions based on cost, necessity, and timeliness. Monitors capital expense, repair and maintenance, and new equipment purchase budgets. Reviews goals and budgets and takes corrective action whenever needed.


• Collaborates with academic divisions, centers and institutes, and various departments to ensure that BabsonARTS creative, performing, and visual arts programming that is responsive to student and campus life and consistent with established student learning goals.


• Partners with College Advancement team to formulate and implement fundraising strategies for the Sorenson Center. Participates in stewardship meetings and other related development events as a senior staff member and subject matter expert.


• Understands arts funding sources, fundraising strategies, and other approaches to generating revenue through facilities and operations.


• Serves on the Student Life leadership team in the Division of Learner Success and Campus Life and acts as primary liaison to relevant administrative units such as Campus and Community Events, Student Life, Human Resources, College Marketing, ITSD, Budget Office, General Counsel, and Facilities.


• Provides direct leadership and mentorship to arts-related student clubs and organizations at Babson. Leads and coordinates the Sorenson Arts Scholars program.


• Collects and analyzes evaluation feedback from users to ensure that patrons receive the best possible experience. Actively solicits and responds to student feedback to ensure that BabsonARTS programs meet student development needs and interests.


• Oversees the scheduling of the Sorenson Center's performance spaces for multiple users (internal and external) and demonstrates appropriate prioritization of student performances, faculty-generated offerings, general programming, and revenue-generating rentals.


• Oversees technical production matters for the Sorenson Center, including acquiring new equipment either permanently or for the specific requirements of individual shows; assists in preparing, processing, and monitoring all contracts for facility use, artists, agents, etc. as needed.


• Provides supervision and management during high-profile events to ensure proper and effective execution, including but not limited to facilities, event services, production, operations, and concessions.


• Establishes and maintains theater operations policies; administers a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and ensures compliance with all health, fire safety, and risk management regulations and all required permitting.


• Provides supervision and management of the Sorenson Visual Arts Center (including Ceramics Studio, Photo Lab, and 2D/3D Studio) and other arts-related spaces (including Band Room, Piano Practice Rooms, and Permanent Collection of Art storage).


• Oversees management of Permanent Collection of Art inventory, storage, and loans. Acts as primary liaison to relevant administrative partners such as Facilities, Advancement, General Counsel, and Procurement/Risk Management.


• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Associate Director (Visual Arts)

Technical Director

Administrative Coordinator

Temporary staff

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's Degree

A minimum of 10+ years of relevant professional experience in the creative, visual, and performance arts; and a minimum of 5 years managing staff and a budget.

Experience supervising staff members, including middle-level professional staff, student workers, and interns.

Must have strong leadership, diplomacy, and team management skills with the ability to engage others through a participative process, while serving as key decision maker.

Experience working in a collegiate setting, particularly working directly with students and faculty.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide range of people in both the artistic and academic worlds, and to work effectively to get things done through teams and committees.

Must have an understanding of financial and budgeting systems. Demonstrated experience in effective financial management and strategic budgeting a plus

Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

Must have the willingness to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.

Ability and willingness to solve problems independently; looks for opportunities to take on responsibility; takes thoughtful risks; and effectively acts on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Requires work onsite a minimum of 5 days a week (during academic breaks may be able to work remotely 1-2 days a week); the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.

Some evening and weekends required.

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College's vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee's driving record based on the College insurer's criteria; and safety training as required by management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Production experience in creative art forms such as music, dance, literary arts, visual arts-a plus.

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