Director of Programs

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) :

The mission of the Indiana Arts Commission is to positively impact the cultural, economic and educational climate of Indiana by providing responsible leadership for and public stewardship of artistic resources for all of our state's citizens and communities.

Role Overview :

The Director of Programs for the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) ensures that programs and services provide demonstrable public benefit to Indiana’s people and communities and align with the agency’s mission, vision, and strategic impacts.

The Director proactively pursues opportunities for program and delivery improvement and supports Programs staff serving specific statewide constituencies (Artists, Communities, Arts Learning, and Accessibility) and a regional service delivery network in meeting and exceeding program and agency goals.

The Director is responsible for the efficient and purposeful integration of work into that of other departments and for facilitating process improvement principles and skill development in the Programs department.

In partnership with agency leadership and Commissioners, the Incumbent establishes policy, direction, standards and measures for the Programs Department, and is accountable within a defined scope to drive results established by the agency’s Strategic Framework.

The ideal candidate will model innovative and creative thinking and problem-solving, bring a history of effective analysis, visioning, and directing complex initiatives, be highly skilled in programmatic evaluation, data analysis, and information dissemination, and bring a granular level of detail to their work.

The role also calls for candidates to be highly effective in building and leading an effective team, engage actively in Indiana arts and culture, have a passion for statewide public service, and work with a broad and diverse network of stakeholders and constituencies.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilties

Vision and Strategy

• Establish direction, standards, and measures for external program and service delivery and build out annual and long-term implementation plans.
• Support Program staff in establishing direction for constituent-serving programs and developing annual and long-term implementation plans.
• Perform experienced research to acquire and maintain expertise in federal, state, and agency policies and regulations impacting the Programs area and prepare advice and supporting documentation for recommended policies, standards, and procedures changes.
• Through experienced research and in collaboration with Grants and Operations team, track trends in the statewide arts sector and develop and implement response plans and initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing consultation with the Grants and Operations team to drive program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Exhibit innovation in discovering and advancing new approaches and technical insights in the Programs area. This document is used to provide a basic description of essential duties and other work elements.

Management

• Accountability for defining program structure and creating a unified plan to deliver on the program objectives.
• Accountability for implementation of simultaneous large, complex programs consisting of multiple components.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project and program teams.
• Document and operate within standard operating procedures and program development, launch, and evaluation processes.
• Drive for clarity on objectives, priorities, and measures.
• Accountability for identifying, assessing, mitigating risks and issues, and removing impediments.
• Proactively address potential issues and solve problems within projects and programs, including ensuring consistent process development, implementation, and contingency plans as required and leading risk management to achieve program deliverables.
• Ensure consistent application of programmatic, operational, and financial standards, processes, and policies.
• Collaborate with Grants and Communications teams to share program impacts internally and externally.
• Budget and monitor expenditures and follow internal controls and agency goals.
• Collaborate with the appropriate resources, including other departments, agency leadership, and external partners.
• Build an effective Programs team by setting goals and expectations, communicating updates, and leading by example.

Job Requirements :

• Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Education, Development, or a closely allied field.
• Experience in nonprofit or arts management, business or public administration, program design and evaluation, and program and project management.
• Experience in process improvement and analytical methodologies.
• Experience in researching, planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing goal-driven strategies.
• Creative thinking skills and the ability to offer new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in recognizing artistry in a wide range of people and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to bring consensus to priorities and timelines with constituent / stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and engage gracefully and respectfully with various constituencies and stakeholders.
• A commitment to serving the arts sector through an agency of state government.
• Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to be a consistent, accessible, and positive manager with the ability to act decisively and set boundaries as necessary.
• Ability to develop a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive internal mentor and colleague.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

Supervision Received :

Receives direct oversight from the Executive Director but collaborates closely with every agency department. Works within a framework of general policies and procedures.

Collaborates with other staff to identify and deliver services to support department and agency goals.

Supervision Exercised :

Directly supervises three Program Directors and numerous external contractors, including a network of 11 Regional Arts Partners.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :
• 150 hours of paid new parent leave
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.

We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.