Job Title

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

A Glimpse of the Job

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.