Arts Division Administrator

By Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

10/5/2026

REPORTS TO: Leisure Services Director or Assistant Director
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.
PAY GRADE:124
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

The purpose of this job is to manage and evaluate staff, programs, finances, services and operations as assigned within the Leisure Services Department. Under limited direction, guides self and/or leads staff in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs, operations and functions. Contributes to the Leisure Services Department management team through leadership, management, administration, planning and project delivery. Performs additional tasks as assigned.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday 8a - 5p. Regular evening and weekend work expected to meet programs, meetings, and event needs. Serves on-call for emergencies and after-hour calls.
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must have a minimum of three years full-time programming experience in the respective area of program delivery.
Must possess three years supervisory experience in a related field.
Must have or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire FEMA’s NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 level training and maintain these trainings throughout employment.
Must have or obtain within two (2) years of hire training in NIMA/GEMA 191, 300 & 400 and maintain these trainings through employment.
Must have or obtain within twelve months (12 months) CRP/AED/First Aid for adults and pediatrics and maintain these trainings throughout employment.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned full and part time staff located at Lyndon House Arts Center, Ware-Lyndon Historic House, East Athens Educational Dance Center, Morton Theatre, and the Athens-Clarke County Public Art program that operate up to seven (7) days per week; provides operations management of and facilities.
• Recruits staff and recommends for hire; handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Serves as a member of the department management/leadership team.
• Assists with new employee orientation, ongoing training and professional development of assigned staff.
• Observes and reviews operations, staffing levels, programs, etc. for optimum efficiency and effectiveness, and affects recommended changes when needed. Attends various work unit programs to evaluate and support programs.
• Works with assigned staff to develop and periodically update Department programming plans covering current year and 3-5 years, including programming philosophy, activity selection, type and scope of programs, and outreach initiatives.
• Works with staff to develop specific and measurable program objectives and performance measurements for programs and services of respective Division.
• Develops systematic processes for program and services evaluation; analyzes and uses data to consistently improve program and service quality for respective Division.
• Stays current with appropriate trends, and periodically assesses…