Director (ORP Eligible)

Director (ORP Eligible)

Agency: Texas A&M University
Department: Office of Community Engagement
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: College Station, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
The Director of OPAS provides oversight of the OPAS Department, including ensuring the financial stability of the department through sound financial practices. Oversees monthly financial and annual reports for the OPAS Board of Directors and the Executive Director of Campus & Community Enrichment. Advises the OPAS Board President and the President of OPAS Encore. Assures OPAS' recognition in the performing arts industry by developing and nurturing relationships with agents and producers.
Essential Duties

Oversight
Assures that programs and activities produced in the name of OPAS contribute to the mission of the University and reflect positively on its image
Serves as an educator for certain specific skills in areas related to program production, student development, and organizational effectiveness
Primary liaison and advisor to the OPAS Encore Board of Directors, to the Rudder Theatre Complex staff relative to OPAS programs
Supervision
Supervises Assistant Director, Operations Manager, Event & Operations Coordinator
Responsible for selection, training, and evaluation of performance of personnel under his/her supervision
Assists in overall staff selection and training as required
Administration
Performs administrative duties such as preparing annual reports and analysis and participating in administrative decision-making processes
Works closely with the Academic Accounting & Business office to assure timely payment of bills, proper issuance of fiscal receipts, daily deposit of collected monies
Reviews all contracts and provides guidance to staff to make necessary revisions
Oversees maintenance of appropriate records and files
Develops and nurtures relationships with OPAS contributors, subscribers, and former students
Builds and maintains relationships with the entertainment industry
Serves as treasurer of the OPAS Board of Directors, oversees the preparation of the annual budget and monitors fiscal activities of OPAS student committee
Responsible for the financial success of OPAS based on marketing research, selection of programs, scaling of house, tickets sold, contributions, sponsorships, advertising sales, and other factors
Professional Development
Participates in developmental opportunities that are designed to increase personal and professional skills as related to this position
Assures that TAMU is represented in local, regional, national, and international arts organizations through active involvement in those organizations
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten years of related experience in management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in budgeting, development, organizational skills, volunteer training and management, student development
Understanding and appreciation of the arts and contract negotiation and performing arts management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of marketing, abilities, and skills
Ability to manage and develop performing arts operations
Ability to communicate both written and orally with a broad range of people
Ability to conceptualize the program production and student development processes and integrate them in the fulfillment of the goals of the MSC
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume' or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.