Program Leader – Arts management | Universities background

Job Roles and Key Responsibilities

Ø General Responsibilities

-Maintain strong industry connections and a robust professional network within the Arts management field to support program development, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.

-Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Arts management program(s), ensuring effective management and coordination of all program activities.

-Serve as the primary point of accountability for the program’s development, delivery, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

-Represent the program in internal and external university forums, committees, and stakeholder engagements.

-Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive academic environment that promotes student success and faculty development.

Ø Academic Responsibilities

–Lead the design, development, and review of the Arts management curriculum to ensure quality, relevance, and compliance with NQF and accreditation standards.

–Contribute to teaching within the program as appropriate, ensuring direct engagement with students and maintaining subject currency.

–Collaborate with external and international partners to enhance the program’s profile and relevance, without reliance on them.

–Support student recruitment strategies by liaising with Marketing, Admissions, and Recruitment teams to meet enrollment targets.

–Drive initiatives that contribute to the university’s broader strategic goals, including innovation, excellence, and international alignment.

–Contribute to shaping a future-oriented academic vision within the College .

Ø Operational Responsibilities

–Oversee the day-to-day management of Arts management program delivery, including teaching schedules, resource planning, budget oversight, and use of technical production equipment.

–Monitor teaching quality, learning outcomes, and assessment practices in the Arts management program to ensure continuous quality enhancement.

–Provide academic guidance and line-management support to faculty members involved in the Arts management program.

–Analyze student performance and feedback data in the Arts management program to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

–Prepare comprehensive program reports and documentation required for internal quality reviews and external accreditation bodies.

Ideal Experience, Capabilities and Skills

Ø Management capabilities

–Experience in curriculum planning, management, and execution for Arts management program.

–Experienced in planning and managing resources, including staff, time, facilities, and budgets within the Arts management program.

–Proficient in analyzing student performance and feedback to inform program adjustments and improvements.

–Ability to supervise, motivate, and support faculty and administrative staff involved in the Arts management program.

Ø Interpersonal skills

–Clear, concise, and effective communication, both written and verbal, with students, faculty, and industry partners in the Arts management sector.

–Collaboration and teamwork with faculty, production staff, and external creative partners.

–Demonstrates ethical leadership, accountability, and a high level of personal and professional integrity.

–Negotiation skills for partnerships, industry collaborations, and resource allocations.

–Networking and relationship-building within the local and international Arts management industry.

Ø Requirements

–Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Media, Business, Management, or a closely related field; a Master’s or PhD is preferred. Candidates may come from:

•an arts-related academic background with professional experience in business or management within the creative sector, or

•a business/management academic background with substantial engagement in arts, culture, or creative industries.

A balanced combination of academic qualifications and professional experience should collectively cover both arts and management.

–Proven experience in academic program design, teaching, and quality assurance within the Arts management or media sector.

–Knowledge of Arts management industry standards and relevant Accreditation Standards.

–Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage production resources and technical equipment.

–Commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement in Arts management education and practice.