DIRECTOR OF OXY ARTS
Academic Affairs/Dean of the College
Position Summary
The Director of Oxy Arts will develop and implement a vision for Oxy Arts in Los Angeles. The qualified
candidate will create and implement arts programming, and collaborate with community partners to
advance that programming. The Director will work with College administration, arts departments, and
marketing/communications staff, to advance the goals of the arts curriculum. The Director will be
responsible for developing relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in the Los Angeles arts
community. The Director should demonstrate experience with curating visual art exhibitions. The
candidate will be responsible for fundraising efforts to support the advancement of curricular
innovation, public programming, and artists in residence to enhance the College’s mission and to
integrate the arts and urban experience.
The Director of Oxy Arts reports to the Associate Dean of the College. The Director’s office will be
located initially on campus, but will move permanently to the Oxy Arts Center on York Boulevard in
Highland Park. The Oxy Arts Center will include a professional gallery exhibition space, a multi-use
performance space, visiting artists’ space, and the Director’s office.
Essential Functions
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Develop, oversee, and facilitate arts activities, innovative gallery programs, exhibitions, art
installations on campus, and visiting artist programs in collaboration with arts departments (Art
& Art History, Media Arts and Culture, Music, Theater, Creative Writing).
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Manage York Boulevard Arts spaces and develop programming for York Arts Spaces in
collaboration with arts faculty and community partners.
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Manage operating budget and external grants for Oxy Arts.
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Supervise student workers and post-baccalaureate fellows.
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Develop and implement branding and communications plans for Oxy Arts in collaboration with
communications and marketing staff.
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Work with the Advancement Office to create support for Oxy Arts.
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Work with Arts Faculty and Administration to evolve curricular development, establish
priorities and move forward with implementing the Strategic Plan’s goals for the arts.
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Develop and evolve Occidental’s strategic relationships with area arts institutions.
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Develop and oversee programming related to coursework, as well as internships, in
collaboration with LA arts institutions and community partners.
Qualifications
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MA or MFA, or a BA with at least 5 years’ experience in arts programming and management.
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Demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary arts programming, visual arts installation,
gallery exhibition and/or curation, and performance production with a focus on the mission of
College.
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Demonstrated success with fundraising, and a desire to enhance the mission of Oxy Arts through
external fundraising and stewardship.
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Experience in arts education programming and curricular development.
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Experience collaborating with community partners. Experience with LA arts institutions a plus.
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Experience managing budgets (operating and grant funded), and familiarity with budget
planning and analysis.
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Strong organizational skills, supervision experience, and the ability to work with a diverse group
of faculty, students and staff.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Experience and comfort working with the internet and web-based platforms for marketing and
publicity, including social media.
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Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
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Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
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Self-Starter.
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Ability to develop and implement a vision.
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Collaborative.
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Innovative.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to: resumes@oxy.edu.
Cover letter must discuss your vision for the future of Oxy Arts and this position in relation to the
College’s arts curriculum and its mission of excellence and equity.