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Job SummaryThe UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center is the region's leading presenter of nationally recognized arts, entertainment, speakers and educational programming. The Cowan Center also hosts concerts and events by the UT Tyler School of Performing Arts, East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Tyler Rose Festival, and other internal and external stakeholders.The Executive Director of UT Tyler's Cowan Center will be an inspiring, mission-aligned, collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the staff, programming and facility operations. The position works in collaboration with university leadership, Advisory Board and other stakeholders to present engaging arts, entertainment and educational programming. The Executive Director collaborates with University Marketing and Advancement for marketing, donor and community engagement to promote and support programming and operations.Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical TasksA proactive team-builder, provides leadership to the UT Tyler Cowan Center, including management of staff and oversight of facility to maintain regular maintenance and repair.Programs, books shows and markets season and individual shows in partnership with university leadership and Advisory Board to grow individual ticket sales and subscribers.Negotiates artist and renter contracts and maintains positive relationship with agents, artists and external partners.Exhibiting fiscal responsibility, manages budget and forecasts future revenues and costs to ensure sustainable operations.Responsible for long-term planning, including management of facility upgrades.Plans and facilitates fundraising efforts for performances and capital improvements in collaboration with university leadership and Advisory Board.Cultivates and stewards donors and sponsors to support performances, capital improvements and operations in partnership with Advancement and university leadership.Manages outreach and community engagement including maintaining a positive service-oriented relationship with external partners.In partnership with VP Marketing, ensures active Advisory Board participation and support.Advances the UT Tyler Cowan Center brand both internally and externally and acts as a spokesperson.Responsible for events, including ticketing, financial management and customer service provided to attendees and performers.Works in collaboration with UT Tyler stakeholders to host student events.Maintains an active involvement with Association of Performing Arts Professionals, Southwest Performing Arts Presenters, and local, state and regional arts organizations.Responsible for other duties and assigned.Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesExcellent managerial and financial management skills.Excellent communication and marketing skills.Excellent strategic planning skills.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at UT Tyler and throughout the Tyler community.Other InformationResponsible for supervising full-time and part-time staff, including student workers.Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in an arts discipline or related degree.Five (5) years of experience managing or directing a performing arts center or related experience.A combination of education and experience may be accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr