Executive Director, Premier Performing Arts Center

AgUpdate; 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 seeks an Executive Director to lead staff, operations and strategy, guiding artistic programming, fundraising, and fiscal stewardship. The role partners with ARHU, SOM, TDPS and MSPAL to advance curricular needs and campus outreach while upholding The Clarice’s national leadership in performing arts presenting.

The successful candidate brings deep knowledge of the evolving performing arts landscape, collaborative leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 12+ years of professional experience with 6+ years supervising staff.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and multi-priority management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff, operations, facilities, budget, and fundraising.
• Balance educational, public, and financial priorities in programming.
• Collaborate with School of Music, TDPS, and MSPAL to align curricular needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland seeks an Executive Director to lead staff, operations and strategy, guiding artistic programming, fundraising, and fiscal stewardship. The role partners with ARHU, SOM, TDPS and MSPAL to advance curricular needs and campus outreach while upholding The Clarice’s national leadership in performing arts presenting.

The successful candidate brings deep knowledge of the evolving performing arts landscape, collaborative leadership,