Department:

Randy Owens Center for the Performing Arts

Requested Start Date:

April 13, 2026

Salary:

$55,000.00

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends as required

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director, Education and Engagement is responsible for executing the development, implementation, and management of educational initiatives as well as campus and community engagement, supporting the needs of the campus, community, region, and state; local and regional school systems; as well as the integration of interdisciplinary arts education programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the Education and Engagement department by developing, implementing, and directing education and engagement activities, events, and programs.
• Oversees and directs all educational and engagement activities, events, and programs while managing logistics for facility departments. 
• Provides support to the Director in assessment of potential season artists and performers for education and campus & community engagement activities, events, and programs. 
• Strategizes, creates, and delivers short-term and long-term goals for the education and engagement department. Reports qualitative and quantitative program evaluations through post-event surveys and other methods. 
• Creates and fosters partnerships and relationships on and off campus and acts as the Education and Engagement department liaison between those participating groups. 
• Identifies grant writing opportunities and develops grant proposals for Education and Engagement department. Responsible for providing documentation for and writing final grant reports.
• Collaborates with the College Graphic Design/Communications and Campus Marketing Department in the planning, coordination, and implementation of communication and marketing plans for the Education and Engagement department activities, events, and programs. 
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and motivating a strong and strategically-focused team, including student employees and volunteers for guest services and education outreach. 
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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