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Form of workDepartment: Norris University Center Admin Salary/Grade: EXS/6 Norris University Center and our satellite venues offer spaces, services, and guidance that are focused on supporting student learning and community engagement. We are home to a variety of meeting rooms, the campus bookstore, a box office, a US Bank branch, several dining options, ballroom, auditorium, and other performance spaces, an art gallery, game room, student organization and activity offices, and so much more. Learn more about Norris University Center here: https://www.northwestern.edu/norris About Student Affairs: By pursuing justice, equity, and belonging, Student Affairs cultivates student programs, services, and skills; disrupts barriers; and partners across Northwestern and neighboring communities to create an inclusive culture in which all students can thrive.
Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/strategic-plan/strategic-themes.html Job Summary: The Assistant Director for Arts & Programs in Norris University Center, leads, plans, executes, and evaluates programs and services that further student learning, engage the community, and enrich the experience as it relates to Northwestern University. The Assistant Director accomplishes this through oversight of Norris Center Programs, Dittmar Gallery, ARTica Studios, and helping support Norris marketing and social media efforts. Supporting student development, leading and guiding student employees, and engaging students throughout Norris is essential to successfully managing this job.
This role will support arts programs and services throughout Norris with a specific focus on our ceramics and creative studio, and on-site art gallery. Additionally, this role will plan and support a number of annual large-scale programs as well as regular ongoing programs and events. Please note: Position requires an average of one evening or weekend day of work per week; schedule will flex to accommodate.
Up to one remote day per week on average can be scheduled. Pay Range: The pay range for the Assistant Director for Arts & Programs (Norris) position is $62,000-70,000, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity. Principal Accountabilities: Program Development 25% Researches competitor, and state-of-the art developments to enhance, improve, and innovate program curricula and delivery to better meet goals and objectives.
Coordinates with program/project sponsors on the delivery of all onsite instruction and provision of logistical support. Oversee development and implementation of new program/project initiatives. Manages relationships with partners, foundations, etc.
and coordinates logistical support Continually assesses and innovates program/project to achieve educational goals. Develops strategy for program/project growth and expansion. Administration 20% Oversees and ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient, and effective.
Develops, maintains, and reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures. Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner organizations, ensuring that agreements are completed, appropriately reviewed, approved, and adhered to by all parties. Acts as liaison to IT to ensure technology systems are properly installed and maintained and meet the informational, analytical and computing needs of users.
Issues work order requests for maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Communication, Outreach, Recruitment 20% Ensures program/project success in regard to revenue and expense goals including recruitment, participation, etc. Creates and implements program/project brand identity and marketing and advertising strategy.
Ensures that all advertising and marketing materials accurately represent programs. Supervision 20% Supervises one part time staff, one graduate student staff and 10+ student employees Manages recruitment, application evaluation, interview, selection of new employees Implements a department strategy for structure, process, and staff support of student employees Budgets and Financial 10% Oversees accurate, efficient, and compliant workflow of all transactional processes across areas/units. Creates and oversees finances, budget, associated analyses, and reports.
Creates/enhances internal daily, monthly, and annual processes and training. Reviews exceptions forms and reimbursements that require special attention. Develops fees, charges, recharge rates, etc.
for services. Recommends changes to tools to improve analysis, forecasting, modeling, and reporting and ultimately quality of financial information and analyses provided to management for planning, evaluating, and controlling operations. Facilities and Safety 5% Ensures work environment safety by daily routine checks of all areas Serves as the area contact for facility repairs and upgrades Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience Minimum Competencies: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with college students Knowledge of fiscal management Ability to work in a diverse environment Demonstrated understanding of college union programming Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Higher Education or related field 3-4 years of experience in college union, auxiliary services, and/or student activities programming Relevant experience in arts related programming and support Preferred Competencies: From the ACUI Core Competencies, demonstrated experience with one or more: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Event Management Facility Management Fiscal Management Human Resources Marketing Organizational Leadership Planning Social Justice Student Learning Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth and Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.
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