Manager of College Dance, OFA Dance Program

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Conservatory degree with 5+ years of Art Management experience in Dance required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in Dance production and program management in all of the following: educational programing, stage management, production and financial administration.
• Due to the breadth of instruction this individual provides to students, a working knowledge of a wide variety of dance disciplines is required.
• Ability to work staggered hours in keeping with student's extra- curricular schedules, including weekends as needed.
• Experience as a practicing artist.
• Higher degree a plus.
• Ability to work closely with students and teaching artists
• Excellent communication skills. A keen listener and facilitator deeply committed to supporting students and helping to enable their success.
• Excellent organizational and people skills.
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms, EMS scheduling software, Harvard Financial Applications.

Additional Information

The Office for the Arts at Harvard (OFA) supports student engagement in the arts and integrates the arts into University life. Through its programs and services, the OFA teaches and mentors, fosters student artmaking across all disciplines and abilities, connects students to accomplished artists, and creates inclusive communities that celebrate the rich diversity of Harvard College. By supporting the development of students as artists and cultural stewards, the OFA works to enrich society and shape communities in which the arts are a vital part of life. The OFA is dedicated to building a diverse community committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Applicants from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS HR.

Schedule

Primarily, Monday through Friday 9am-5pm, with some work at staggered hours in keeping with student's extra- curricular schedules, including weekends and evening as needed

Position Description

Artistic Oversight, Pedagogical Curation, Program Structure and Production (30%)

• Select teaching artists for non-credit classes, advise them on class descriptions and approach
• Produce OFA Dance events, student residencies and programming, including:
  • Hire artists and collaborators
  • Develop program structure
  • Secure venues
  • Organize accessibility and day-of support
• With the OFA Director of Programs:
  • Select visiting artists and develop engagements and partnerships
  • Select guests and partnerships for DEIJ professional development opportunities
  • Oversee all content for visiting artists and residencies
  • Cultivate appropriate partners for collaborative programming
  • Design a renewed mission and programmatic priorities for the extracurricular dance program in response to the OFA's strategic plan

Undergraduate Extracurricular Advising (20%)

• Provide ongoing guidance and consultation to student-led undergraduate dance groups
• Provide artistic coaching and feedback for student groups
• Manage residencies and rehearsals at the Dance Center and OFA dance venues
• Select undergraduate awardees for dance prize
• Advise on summer programs and professional development opportunities
• Write letters of recommendation

Administration (20%)

• Oversee all logistical processes for more than thirty non-credit classes including:
  • Manage the online registration and payment platform
  • Plan schedule
  • Oversee customer service
  • Track substitute hiring
  • Track and report data on participation
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and general inquiries from prospective students and artists and regular communication with students
• Hire, onboard, support and supervise fifteen teaching artists and accompanists, 3-5 student class hosts, and 1 Production Manager each semester
• Supervise one staff member (administrative assistant)
• Oversee use of all extracurricular dance at 74 Mt. Auburn and Harvard Dance Center studios
• Serve as OFA liaison with Harvard theater, Dance Media Concentration (TDM) concerning extra-curricular use of the Harvard Dance Center.

Financial Management (15%)

• In collaboration with the OFA administrative group, manage revenue and expenses for the Dance Program, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and fiscal compliance including:
  • Plan and manage the Dance Program's budget
  • Track income from non-credit classes and Harvard Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Manage payroll for teaching artists, accompanists and Production Manager
  • Contract with and administer payments for visiting artists and other vendors
  • Oversee student class host hourly submissions
  • Manage payments, reimbursements and program related purchases
  • Overseeing refunds for participants in non-credit classes
  • Developing class price structures

Communications (10%)

• Write press releases and pitches for public relations outreach
• Manage outreach including calendar postings both on and off campus, targeted email outreach, and social media postings and shares.
  • In collaboration with the OFA communications group:
  • Oversee all digital and print materials including e-blasts, flyers, posters, and Instagram images, with accessibility best practices
  • Update the OFA Dance website

Special Projects (5%)

• With the OFA Director of Programs:
  • Plan and produce special projects and develop cross-University partnerships
  • Cultivate alliances funding and grant opportunities throughout the institution

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Managing Artistic Lead OFA Dance Program, reports to the Director of Programs for the OFA and oversees for all aspects of extra-curricular dance in the OFA, including artistic and pedagogic curation of programs, hiring of teaching artists, administration and communications. The position advises on all extra-curricular dance for undergraduate student groups and the OFA.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format Details

This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.