Executive and Artistic Director

Position Summary

The Executive and Artistic Director will provide leadership and have overall responsibility for programming, fundraising, external relations, mission fulfillment, and the financial performance of The Soraya. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Executive and Artistic Director will collaborate closely with senior campus leadership to ensure alignment with the University’s educational mission. The Executive and Artistic Director will demonstrate exemplary personnel management, maintaining high performance, consistency, and excellent customer service from The Soraya’s staff, and will uphold the highest standards of quality across all programs. The Executive and Artistic Director will play a vital role in shaping the reputation and mission of the University while enhancing the cultural life of the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, the Executive and Artistic Director will explore strategic opportunities for revenue growth through new partnerships and programming initiatives. 

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field is required; a master’s degree is desirable.  A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in operating and managing a successful performing arts center is required, including at least three years in a managerial role. Strong financial and operational management skills, including oversight of a similarly sized budget and staff, are highly desirable. A vision for integrating professional presenting programs with university curricula in music, dance, and theater is favored. A thorough knowledge of music and the performing arts, coupled with a proven track record in programming, presenting, and engaging audiences, is preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills are essential; the ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams is required, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with donor cultivation and cross-sector partnerships is a plus, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a large group of constituents.

Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance

California State University, Northridge, and the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts offer a competitive compensation package with an estimated salary range between $260,000 and $285,000 and benefits that include a comprehensive group insurance benefit program, health insurance with medical, vision, and dental care, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, parking deduction plan, and long-term disability. Retirement benefits are offered through a voluntary 403(b) plan with a matching contribution, CALPERS, CALHR Savings, and/or CALHR (401K). Vacation, sick, bereavement, parental, organ donor, holiday, and jury duty leave time are also provided, as well as workers’ compensation, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. A fee waiver is also offered for up to two courses, or six units, whichever is greater, per term. The fee waiver benefit may also be transferred to a spouse, registered domestic partner, or eligible dependent child. Additional supplemental benefits are also offered as outlined in the CSU Benefits summary brochure found here

Applications and Inquiries

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/the-younes-and-soraya-nazarian-center-for-the-performing-arts-at-california-state-university-northridge-seeks-executive-and-artistic-director/

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