Executive Director, Dynamic Performing Arts Center

Clay Today; College Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland in College Park seeks an Executive Director to lead staff, operations, facilities, and fundraising, balancing educational, public, and financial priorities to raise The Clarice’s national profile.

Reporting to the Dean, the executive will set strategic direction with resident units, work with faculty and students, and ensure programming aligns with curricular needs while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and community

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to make sound decisions, solve complex problems, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising for The Clarice.
• Collaborate with the School of Music, TDPS, MSPAL, and ARHU to refine programming and strategy.
• Balance educational, public, and financial priorities to advance The Clarice as a national performing arts leader.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland in College Park seeks an Executive Director to lead staff, operations, facilities, and fundraising, balancing educational, public, and financial priorities to raise The Clarice’s national profile.

Reporting to the Dean, the executive will set strategic direction with resident units, work with faculty and students, and ensure programming aligns with curricular needs while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and community