Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $87,380.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Pension eligible
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Job Description
Middlesex College is a well-established higher education institution located in Edison, New Jersey, dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs, services, and benefits to a diverse student population. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports learning and community engagement across various disciplines. The college emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and collaboration within its campus facilities, including its Performing Arts Center (PAC).
The Associate Director of Campus Venues, Performing Arts Center at Middlesex College plays a pivotal role in the management and strategic development of the College Theater. With an annual salary of $87,380, this exempt, full-time administrative position rep... Show More
The Associate Director of Campus Venues, Performing Arts Center at Middlesex College plays a pivotal role in the management and strategic development of the College Theater. With an annual salary of $87,380, this exempt, full-time administrative position rep... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of experience in theater operations, live event production, or performing arts venue management
- Proven track record in supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing event logistics
- Experience with arts related technologies
- Strong PC skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Familiarity with technical requirements for stage and theatre and production procedures
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work positively with a diverse population including administrators, faculty, staff, students, community members, and vendors
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of experience in theater operations, live event production, or performing arts venue management
- Proven track record in supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing event logistics
- Experience with arts related technologies
- Strong PC skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Familiarity with technical requirements for stage and theatre and production procedures
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work positively with a diverse population including administrators, faculty, staff, students, community members, and vendors
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules
- Master’s degree in Theater Management, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, or related field preferred
- Experience with Colleague and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Job Duties
- Serves as the main point of contact for all internal and external clients using the theater, including college departments, student organizations, and rental clients
- Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with external clients, vendors, and collaborators to ensure excellent customer service and client satisfaction
- Oversees the scheduling, coordination, and execution of all events, ensuring all technical, staging, and logistical needs are met and that safety, accessibility, and compliance standards are upheld
- Performs regular assessments of the theater’s physical space and recommends improvements or updates
- Leads the development and management of a streamlined, user-friendly rental process including booking, contracts, pricing, policy enforcement, and client support
- Supervises full-time and part-time technical staff, manages timesheets, overtime, training, and scheduling of student workers
- Develops and manages the theater's annual budget, including cost tracking, revenue generation, invoicing, and coordination with the Business Office
- Identifies and pursues grants and other funding opportunities to support operations, programming, and equipment upgrades
- Ensures collaboration and communication with Event Services and other campus departments
- Oversees event technology needs and staff training
- Collaborates with Institutional Research Department on data reporting and analysis
- Liaises with the Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department to support academic productions and events
- Creates and publishes arts-related online content
- Works with Communications & Marketing to develop arts communication and marketing strategies
- Supports educational programming and student learning experiences
- Leads or collaborates on theater renovations and technology upgrades
- Ensures safety in all theater operations and compliance with regulations
- Develops and implements operational procedures and policies
- Maintains and upgrades theater equipment in collaboration with IT, Facilities, and Event Technology teams
- Ensures the theater space is clean, safe, and event-ready
- Collaborates with vendors and contractors for necessary services and equipment
- Nurtures relationships with county high schools, local businesses, arts groups, government agencies, and community
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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