Express Newark Deputy Director

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Express Newark / Rutgers is a university-community collaboration and a center for socially engaged art and design. Located in the historic Hahne & Company building in Newark, it is an interdisciplinary learning space that brings together Faculty, students, and the community.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Deputy Director.

Reporting to the Director, this position will serve as second-in-command at Express Newark, a socially engaged art and design center at Rutgers University - Newark.

This position will take on a significant scope of responsibility in this newly created leadership role. Broadly, this position will function as the senior advisor and strategic partner to the Director, and share responsibility for the general operations of Express Newark.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following :

• Oversees organization, direction, and administration of various business services of Express Newark.
• Assist with the financial administration and operations of Express Newark, administrative oversight of Human Resources, Facilities, Visitor Services, Security, Special Events, Communications, Publications, and Registrars.
• Represent Express Newark to key stakeholders, including the Advisory Board, the Senior Management, and individual, foundation, and corporate donors, alongside the Creative Director.

Position Status : Full Time

Daily Work Shift : Day

Work Arrangement : Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024.

Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date.

FLSA : Exempt

Grade : 08

Annual Minimum Salary : 104995.00

Annual Mid Range Salary : 132896.00

Annual Maximum Salary : 160796.00

Standard Hours : 37.50

Union Description : Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation : PeopleSoft

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, art history, fine arts, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• At least 5 years of senior management experience and the proven ability to lead teams and indirectly manage multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• A master's degree in arts administration, business management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing operational plans and strategies to advance the mission and goals of the organization.
• Experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Significant and tested financial management acumen and the ability to understand complex budgets and contractual agreements.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to represent Express Newark compellingly to donors, University constituents, and the wider public.
• A record of dedication to and success in advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Ability to model and establish a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and empowerment.
• A natural affinity for relationship building and broad network engagement.
• Demonstration of visionary organizational leadership in a museum, nonprofit, or comparable arts or community-based organization.
• A deep, lived passion for and understanding of art and visual culture.

Preferred Qualifications :

• This individual must be able to work independently to meet objectives with minimal supervision.
• Higher education experience and / or senior-level arts administration experience highly desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

There are no physical demands, but there are after-hours events and programs that will need to be attended.

Special Conditions :

Posting Number : 24ST2221

Posting Open Date : 10 / 02 / 2024

Pre-employment Screenings : All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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