Academic Arts Center Manager

Company Description:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable
education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We
promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially
responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to
attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel
supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell
campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all
students as evident in our strategic
plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans,
persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job
Description:

Title: Academic Arts Center Manager 

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP) 

Department: Administration

Reports to: Vice President of Administration 

Date: June 30, 2023

General Summary:

The Manager of the MCC’s Academic Arts Center
provides overall administrative coordination of the Center in consultation with the departments of Music and Performing Arts. The Manager
also provides leadership on administrative and financial matters including budgeting, contract negotiation, ticketing and management of
Center staff and student employees. Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and working closely with the Dean of Liberal Arts, the
manager is expected to maintain and develop collaborative working relationships with a variety of departments and individuals across the
college, the Merrimack Valley Region and the industry in an effort to increase awareness and smooth operations of the Academic Performing
Arts Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with faculty and students use of facility to
  support curriculum and student activities
• Maintain schedule of events and academic activities
• Create systems and procedures
  for managing facility in support of academic activities, facility rentals and community events
• Supervise student and professional
  crews
• Assist with marketing Center-hosted events
• Coordinate with and supervise outside groups and individuals renting
  facility
• Negotiate contracts
• Assist in the creation and monitoring of budgets
• Coordinate box office operations for
  programming
• Coordinate with facilities regarding operations with the center
• Complete other related duties as
  assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in one or more areas of the performing
  arts
• Minimum of five (5) years experience of primary responsibility for managing a performing arts facilities
• Familiar with
  current booking practices within the industry
• Experience with contracts, specifically related to artist contract
  provisions
• Proven team leader – provide a record of leadership, team development and motivational techniques
• Proven track
  record for managing events of all types, sizes and complexity for a diverse clientele
• Excellent and proven organizational, verbal,
  written and interpersonal communication skills; comfort with social media; ability to effectively interact and collaborate with team
  members, clients, college departments and personnel
• Proficiency in computer applications, including ticket and theater management
  software, graphics program, Microsoft Office Suite.  Banner and Blackboard LMS experience preferred
• Ability to work weekend,
  holidays and/or evenings when needed.
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities
  such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and
  varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Community college
  experience

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,0000; actual salary
commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth’s
  Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance
  programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees’ Pension or Optional Retirement
  Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and
  Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and
  Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone
  Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth’s Mass4You, employee assistance
  program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  (PSLF)

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours:
37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: August 2023

Application
Deadline: July 21, 2023

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by
submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Successful applicants
will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Middlesex Community College only accepts
application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand
delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process
accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we
can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.