Allan Hancock College
Human Resources
Management
Range 9
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR /ASSOCIATE DEAN
PACIFIC CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
DEFINITION
Under general direction, directs and supervises the administration and professional conservatory
theatre operations of the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA); and performs other
related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an artistic and academic administrative position. As the artistic director of PCPA, the
incumbent reports to the superintendent/president. As the instructional associate dean, the incumbent
reports to the dean of academic affairs. The incumbent will independently perform professional work
in the development, interpretation, and application of college and PCPA programs, policies and
procedures. The incumbent is required to exercise sound judgment and excellent communication skills
in frequent contacts with administrative and professional staff, students, and public/private
organizations; and value and promote the mission and vision of the college.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Provides leadership for the development and articulation of PCPA mission, vision, artistic policy,
and goals;
Recommends the PCPA organizational structure;
Directs PCPA strategic and action planning processes;
Represents the Theatre to the public, donors, board trustees (AHC, PCPA Foundation and
Solvang Theaterfest) and the performing arts industry at large – locally, regionally and nationally
- through leadership and participation in community activities, conferences and professional
contacts with theatres. Represents the theatre at private and public functions.
Serves as an ex officio member on Solvang Theaterfest board of directors. Serves as a liaison to
the PCPA Foundation board of directors, and the Allan Hancock College Auxiliary Programs
Corporation board;
Provides leadership and direction for the planning, development, and production of public theater
performances, including the selection of plays to be produced, selection of artistic teams for each
production, oversight in casting the acting company, conceptual approaches for plays, rehearsal
and production processes;
Provides oversight of the scheduling of rehearsals and performances, supervises calendar
planning and integration with instructional programs, provides artistic leadership for marketing
strategies, production budgets and accounting of all other theater costs and allocations;
Provides leadership for resource development through sponsorship/underwriting, endowment
funding, grants, capital campaigns, corporate giving, scholarship funds, in-kind gifts and other
donor cultivation;
Oversees the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of PCPA staff, and serves as their supervisor;
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Establishes budget priorities and collaborates with Managing Director in oversight of the PCPA
budget in accordance with business services guidelines and with approval by the administration;
Oversees the process for recruitment of conservatory students and interns;
Plans, develops and evaluates the instructional program including the curriculum, performance
standards, teaching methodology and scheduling;
Establishes effective communication with staff, administrators, organizations and citizens;
Prepares oral and written reports;
May direct selected plays each year;
Performs related work as required.
ASSOCIATE DEAN
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Oversees the operation, planning, development and evaluation of the PCPA instructional
program - including the curriculum, performance standards, teaching methodology, scheduling
and faculty load;
Oversees the recruitment of conservatory students and interns;
Assists and advises the dean of academic affairs in the recruitment and selection of AHC drama
faculty;
Assists the dean of academic affairs and full-time faculty with program evaluations, full-time and
Associate faculty evaluations and curriculum development;
Attends college meetings as needed;
Serves on college committees, attends board of trustees meetings and functions as needed;
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Current professional theatrical production practices.
History of dramatic literature.
All aspects of the stage production process.
Performance marketing and resource development.
Personnel supervision practices.
College and theatre administrative processes.
Educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design,
delivery, and evaluation of courses;
Demonstrated Ability to:
Supervise and coordinate the activities of large groups of people toward a common purpose;
Work productively and meet deadlines under time pressures;
Design, review, and evaluate curriculum, and make recommendations to maintain program
currency for both vocational and transfer students;
Demonstrated knowledge of the interrelationship of critical thinking, reading, and writing;
Plan, organize, and direct college and conservatory drama programs;
Direct, evaluate, motivate, and supervise staff;
Reconcile divergent views;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with college administrators, faculty
staff, students, and community groups;
Raise funds through alternative sources;
Education and Experience:
A minimum of one year higher education teaching experience. Experience as an artistic and/or
producing director and one year of educational administration experience is highly desirable. An
MA or MFA in drama, performance or theater from an accredited college or university, or
equivalent.
Working Conditions:
May be required to work a flexible workweek which includes day and evening hours and
occasional weekend assignments and may be assigned to any district location.
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, at a desk, or at a computer.
The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular
workday.
The incumbent will have contact, in person or on the telephone, with executive, management,
supervisory, academic and classified staff and the general public.
Work requires travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or conduct work.
Physical Demands:
Typically may sit for extended periods of time.
Operates a computer keyboard
Communicates over the telephone and in person.
Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Special Qualification:
A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic
backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
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