Arts Center Executive Director — Strategic Leader

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland seeks an Executive Director to lead its staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising. Reporting to the Dean, the role shapes programming and partnerships across SOM, TDPS, MSPAL, and Clarice Presents while advancing curricular engagement.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, and a deep commitment to the performing arts within a large public university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University.
• Twelve (12) years of professional experience, including at least six (6) years supervising or managing professional staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee The Clarice’s staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising.
• Collaborate with School of Music, TDPS, MSPAL, and Clarice Presents to develop and refine programming.
• Engage campus and community to advance standards of excellence in the performing arts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland seeks an Executive Director to lead its staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising. Reporting to the Dean, the role shapes programming and partnerships across SOM, TDPS, MSPAL, and Clarice Presents while advancing curricular engagement.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, and a deep commitment to the performing arts within a large public university.