Executive Director of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Delaware Scene; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for the Executive Director of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, this leader oversees staff, operations, facilities, budget and fundraising, balancing educational, public, and financial priorities to advance The Clarice as a national leader among performing arts presenters.

The Executive Director collaborates with the Directors of the School of Music; the School of

Job description

Executive Director of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Organization

University of Maryland · College Park · MD · Other

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

$235,000 - $275,000

Categories

Academic Faculty / Staff, Administrative, Executive Director

Closing Date

December 20, 2026

Description

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, the Executive Director is ultimately responsible for the management of The Clarice’s staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising. In these roles, the position balances educational, public, and financial priorities to ensure that operations and programming simultaneously enhance The Clarice’s stature as a national leader among performing arts presenters and contribute meaningfully to the resident academic units’ missions; reflect the values of collaboration, belonging, and community; and align with the goals of the college and institution. In collaboration with the Directors of the resident academic units, the position is responsible for the Clarice’s artistic programming and works to ensure that this programming and other initiatives respond to curricular needs. The Executive Director works alongside Directors of the School of Music; the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies; and the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, as well as the Executive Director of Arts for All to develop and refine a strategic and innovative vision that enhances the curricular experience for faculty and students, engages the campus, connects with the community, and further enhances the reputation of the University of Maryland. The Executive Director should bring significant knowledge of the changing performing arts landscape and a fierce dedication to collaborative leadership models. The Executive Director meets monthly with the Dean and annually with the Provost and Dean to ensure that the performing arts have a campus and community-wide agenda and impact. For more detailed information about The Clarice please visit this website.

Posted

October 20, 2026