Vice President, Media And Arts Ventures

Emerson College

Boston, MA, US
Base: $300,000 to $350,000; bonus/equity: not spec...
15+ years arts management experience
7+ years senior leadership roles
Multi-million dollar budget oversight
This role serves as the inaugural Vice President for the Division of Media Arts and Ventures, tasked with integrating Emerson College's arts assets into a unified strategic enterprise

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the inaugural Vice President for the Division of Media Arts and Ventures, tasked with integrating Emerson College's arts assets into a unified strategic enterprise.
  • The position requires driving diversified revenue generation with a target of $2+ million in additional annual revenue while managing an operating budget of approximately $10 million.
  • Candidates will lead a team of approximately 37 FTE professional staff and report directly to the President on the President's Council.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the inaugural Vice President for the Division of Media Arts and Ventures, tasked with integrating Emerson College's arts assets into a unified strategic enterprise.

Salary

Base: $300,000 to $350,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health plans, dental, 403(b) with 9% employer contribution, generous time-off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years arts management experience
  • 7+ years senior leadership roles
  • Multi-million dollar budget oversight
  • Strategic revenue generation expertise
  • Venue and programming management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in union environments
  • Strong alumni network engagement
  • Cultural competency and inclusion focus
  • Global higher education context
  • Entrepreneurial transformation leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 15 years progressively responsible arts management experience
  • At least 7 years in senior leadership roles
  • Proven track record in fundraising and donor cultivation
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets

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Not specified

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