Executive Director

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cedar Falls seeks an Executive Director for the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The role involves managing programs, financial planning, and collaborating with university committees. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have extensive leadership experience. Master’s degree is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to influence the performing arts landscape on campus while ensuring effective financial management and marketing of events.

Qualifications

• At least five years of administrative leadership experience in a related area.
• Proven ability in financial management including budgeting and fundraising.
• Ability to promote and market facilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and functions at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
• Plan, budget, and manage overall financial responsibilities of GBPAC.
• Participate with various University committees and special projects.

Skills

Team management

Financial management

Communication with diverse constituents

Education

Bachelor's degree in performing arts, arts management or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Executive Director – Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

University of Northern Iowa, Waterloo, IA

Responsibilities:

• Manages the programs, activities, and functions associated with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC); provides leadership, professional expertise, and direction in the planning, marketing, and execution of high quality performing arts, and other educational and entertainment events on campus.
• Plans, budgets, and manages the overall financial responsibilities of the GBPAC.
• Participates with various University committees and special projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the performing arts, arts management, or related field; at least five years of administrative leadership and management experience in a related area; demonstrated effective team management skills; demonstrated ability to develop and execute short- and long-term objectives; proven ability in financial management, including budgeting, fundraising, and revenue generation; ability to communicate and work with a diverse constituency including academic departments, entertainment promoters, external organizations, faculty, staff, students, and others; and ability to promote and market the facilities on campus are required. Master’s degree preferred.

All application materials received by January 30th, 2026, will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.