The College of Fine Arts seeks an Associate Director for Administrative Operations in the Wheelock Family Theatre. This position is responsible for development and oversight of Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University's (WFT) administrative, finance & operational excellence. Established in 1981, WFT provides affordable and award-winning, professional theatre and theatre arts education to families in the greater Boston area through an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and access. The Associate Director, working closely with the Executive Director, is responsible for leading ongoing operations in the following areas: finance, budgeting, human resources, administration, and IT. As a liaison between WFT and other University departments, the Associate Director works to further organizational priorities while working within University policies and protocols. The Associate Director is responsible for setting and achieving revenue goals related to WFTs professional productions as well as new forms of business (theater rentals, merchandise, advertising, etc). The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director, with a dotted line to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration in the College of Fine Arts. The Associate Director supervises one full time exempt staff (Assistant Director of Audience Services).
Skills
- 5-8 years experience
- Bachelor degree required
- Experience using MS Excel
- Familiarity with events management and ticketing systems a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
