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Faculty of Fine Arts
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da with a
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Faculty of
Fine Arts
To learn more about
the Faculty of Fine Arts, please visit http://finearts.yorku.ca/
PLEASE NOTE:
This position supports the Departments of Film and Theatre in the Faculty of
Fine Arts, soon to be the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design.
Purpose: Reporting to the Executive
Officer and accountable to the Chairs in the Departments of Film and Theatre,
the Manager, Operations is responsible for the management of a range of
departmental resources including non-academic staff, space and equipment. This
role provides leadership and support to the Chairs in developing and
implementing strategies for the operational aspects of academic program
delivery. Major responsibilities include areas such as: Leadership, Operational
Management, Facilities and Equipment, Budget, Special Projects, Health and
Safety.
Education:
Diploma in arts
administration / arts management or equivalent education and experience (such
as multiple years managing in an arts environment). University degree in Fine
Arts, particularly Film or Theatre would be considered an asset.
Experience:
Minimum three (3)
years progressive experience in arts administration and management of staff,
with preference given to those whose management experience is within unionized
environment. Experience working in an educational setting is an asset.
Skills:
Demonstrated
expertise in one or more of the following: Film (Cinema production and
post-production), Live performances. Thorough knowledge of current health and
safety standards and principles and their practical applications in a teaching
environment, and live performance environment leadership skills; demonstrated
ability to work effectively as part of a team; demonstrated excellent
interpersonal skills including flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, tact,
judgement; excellent organizational and management skills; proven ability to
exercise good judgement and initiative; excellent oral and written
communication skills; knowledge of purchasing and budgeting and contract
processes. Excellent database and spreadsheet management skills.
How to
Apply:
To apply to this exciting opportunity and for full position details, salary
information, qualifications and application procedures we invite you to visit
our career page at www.yorku.ca/jobs.
Please email a complete application package, which includes an applicationform, covering letter and resume, and quote Posting Number 9124 in the
subject of the email to jobs@yorku.ca
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is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all
qualified candidates. The University welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity
categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities
and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and
all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is
committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive
environment.
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