Express Newark Deputy Director

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.

Posting Summary

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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 the following :

• Oversees organization, direction, and administration of various business services of Express Newark.
• Assist with the financial administration and operations of Express Newark, including 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, Senior Management, and individual, foundation, and corporate donors, alongside the Creative Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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.
• High-level use of databases, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools to organize large quantities of data.
• Strong detail orientation with a data-driven approach to strategic decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to represent Express Newark compellingly to donors, University constituents, and the wider public.
• The ability to effectively convey the Museum’s key messages both face-to-face and online.
• 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; experience working with a variety of constituencies to create and support symbiotic external partnerships.
• Demonstration of visionary organizational leadership in a museum, nonprofit, or comparable arts or community-based organization.
• Understanding of and / or appreciation for the role of an art center and its integration with the academic mission of a large public research university.
• A deep, lived passion for and understanding of art and visual culture.
• Openness and flexibility in considering solutions and strategy development.
• Ability to maintain composure during times of stress.
• The ability to professionally discuss complex issues with others with varying perspectives and objectives.

Diversity and Inclusion :

Diversity and inclusion are core values at the heart of what Express Newark does, and as a cultural institution, Express Newark benefits from the rich diversity of the communities it represents and serves.

Express Newark is committed to recruiting candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds and identities, as well as individuals who embrace the values and practice of diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and social justice in their leadership.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information :

Apply online @ : https : / / jobs.rutgers.edu / postings / 236961

Application Deadline :

10 / 31 / 2024

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