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Cultural Arts Development Director
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (GSU) invites applicants for a Cultural Arts Development Director position. We seek an individual eager to serve with a spirit of generosity, empathy and inclusion.
GSU is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Governors State University is a cultural destination with its 750-acre campus encompassing the world-renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, a state-of-the-art 1165-seat Center for Performing Arts (CPA) venue, and the Visual Arts Gallery with work displayed across the campus. GSU is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago 37 miles from the Millennium Park) and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions (learn more at www.visitchicagosouthland.com).
This Cultural Arts Development Director is responsible for strategic fundraising direction for all cultural entities: Center for Performing Arts (CPA), the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), Visual Arts Galleries, and Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF).
S/he reports to the CPA Executive Director and is responsible for execution of fundraising strategy for the Center for Performing Arts. Primary focus will be on foundations and individual giving. Secondary focus will be on working with campus partners to support cultural scholarships, special events support, sponsorships, and integrated digital presence. This person will liaison with donors, institutional funders, Board of Advisors, municipalities, and the public.
Cultural Arts Development Director
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (GSU) invites applicants for a Finance Administrator position. We seek an individual eager to serve with a spirit of generosity, empathy and inclusion.
GSU is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Governors State University is a cultural destination with its 750-acre campus encompassing the world-renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, a state-of-the-art 1165-seat Center for Performing Arts (CPA) venue, and the Visual Arts Gallery with work displayed across the campus. GSU is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago 37 miles from the Millennium Park) and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions (learn more at www.visitchicagosouthland.com).
The Finance Administrator is a full-time senior leadership position. Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Executive Director of the Center for Performing Arts, the Finance Administrator oversees the organization’s $1M+ operating budget. S/He will develop financial strategy, lead annual budgeting and income-generating projections for CPA areas; monitor progress and changes; manage control systems in compliance with GSU procurement, auditing, HR policies and report accurate financial results to GSU, Board of Advisors, institutional funders and government stakeholders.
The Finance Administrator oversees all day-to-day accounting activities, including cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, artists’ contract settlements, cash receipts as well as concession management financial reporting. This position supports the Executive Director with financial reporting, and grant budgets; supports GSU Finance Department with the preparation of financial statements and audit activities. A successful candidate will be very well-organized, able to set priorities and focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture, with the flexibility to welcome and embrace change, and the ability to balance the many challenges and changes inherent in a dynamic, fast-paced cultural presenter, serving as an auxiliary department in a higher education setting.
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