General Manager Miller Auditorium

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. and Western Michigan University seek a College VP Business and Finance for the WMU Kalamazoo campus. The role leads daily operations of the university's performing arts center, including budget, events, scheduling, sales and facilities management, while guiding staff and student employees.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least five years of related experience, and strong communication and supervisory skills. Excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Financial, operations, marketing and business operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the University’s professional performing arts center.
• Collaborates with University constituents to develop business and strategic goals for the performing arts center.
• Plans, markets and administers events for the professional performing arts center.
• Provides leadership and positive interaction with staff, membership and guests.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Financial operations

Marketing operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Posting Number

Posting Number S1688P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade H

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Manages the daily operations of the University’s professional performing arts center.

Major Duties

• Manages the University’s performing arts center operations including financial, event planning, scheduling, sales, service delivery, and building maintenance and security.
• Collaborates with University constituents to develop business and strategic goals for the performing arts center.
• Plans, markets and administers events for the professional performing arts center.
• Provides leadership and positive interaction with staff, membership and guests.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Financial, operations, marketing and business operations experience.

Desired Qualifications

Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have five years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have financial, operations, marketing and business operations experience?
  • Yes
  • No

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.