Belmont University · 1 day ago
Director of Community Engagement (Watkins College of Art)
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveBelmont University is seeking a qualified Director of Community Engagement for the Watkins College of Art. The role involves developing and overseeing community education programs, managing budgets, and fostering partnerships with community groups to enhance educational outreach.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, directing and overseeing the administration of the Young Artists Program, Adult Community Education Program, Teacher Workshop Program, and grant funded community outreach programs
Develop and evaluate program curriculum
Prepares, develops and administers departmental budget, including equipment, supplies, and vendors
Develops marketing, advertising and recruitment strategies for all community education programs
Manages content for community education web pages and coordinates the production and distribution of course catalogs, brochures, etc. with the Communications Department
Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement to pursue grant opportunities, prepare grant applications, and report results to granting institutions for collegecommunity initiatives
Interface effectively with the various community groups to pursue strategic partnerships and outreach opportunities
Supervise and evaluate the quality of instruction and programming offered through all regular curricula and outreach activities
Establish short- and long-term departmental goals in concert with the mission and long-range plan of Watkins College of Art and Belmont University
Measure success of outlined and approved goals
Prepare reports and statistical data
Hires and supervises Coordinator of Community Education, Summer Programs Manager, community education department Teaching Artists, work-study employees, and Opportunity Now high school interns and experience work students
Works with the Student Life office to generate community awareness, volunteer opportunities, arts access events and service-learning components for Watkins College of Art and the O’More College of Architecture and Design students
Qualification
Required
Record of successful budget management and previous experience with budget development
Entrepreneurial, with experience in maximizing and creating revenue streams, while minimizing expenses
Knowledge of software and database programs including Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of web editing and social media programs (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) including experience with uploading images and content
Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) a plus
Experience in grant-writing experience and management
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and to bring projects to a timely conclusion
Ability to work with a range of tasks independently and with a minimum of direct supervision
Service driven, able to promote the college while creating programs that support and inspire the creative careers of students, alumni and artists in the community
Experience in database management
Knowledge of marketing tactics appropriate to different constituencies
Ability to development and plan fundraising events and campaigns
Organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail oriented and eager to strategically develop the department
Bachelors of Arts, or equivalent, with experience in arts administration
Experience working with various age groups in an educational setting, and experience in developing and implementing course offerings for a variety of communities and constituencies
Proven administrative and management experience coupled with the ability to work effectively with artists and community groups
Company
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Founded in 1890
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah D. Cates
Vice President for Imagination, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Cate McLeane
Director of External Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Belmont Innovation Labs
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