Managing Director - Texas Performing Arts via TOC Arts Partners

Managing Director - Texas Performing Arts via TOC Arts Partners

The Managing Director is Texas Performing Arts “number two” leader. The position is responsible for implementing the Executive & Artistic Director’s strategic vision by leading daily operations, providing financial management, and guiding the work of TPA’s operational and administrative teams. The position works closely with colleagues across UT Austin and engages extensively with the university’s centralized systems and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level leadership to the heads of Business Operations, Guest Experience, Production, Fabrication & Academic Production, Human Resources, Facilities, and Event Management. Support these areas in understanding TPA’s priorities, setting aligned goals, and meeting or exceeding those goals.
• Develop and implement strategies that align TPA’s needs and ambitions with people, processes, and systems. Lead organization‑wide, cross‑functional teams on key initiatives and facilitate effective interdepartmental coordination.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with university and industry partners. Serve as a trusted leader at the university and in the field, and act as proxy for the Executive Director when needed.
• Provide financial planning and management that sustains and increases TPA’s fiscal health. Oversee the business operation team’s budget development, management, and reporting; supervise balance‑sheet management and maintain financial systems.
• Operationalize TPA’s strategic and programmatic plans. Create operational excellence, discipline, and coordination across the organization, ensuring the effectiveness of TPA’s programs and compliance with university operating policies.

Required Qualifications

• At least ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the arts, entertainment, education, or not‑for‑profit sectors.
• Demonstrated success utilizing administrative, financial, and operational skills to achieve impactful results in a mission‑driven organization.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems within standardized policies and procedures.
• Experience with a significant number of direct reports in different functional areas, including recruiting, developing, managing, and retaining high‑performing team members.
• Leadership presence that inspires others through exceptional written and spoken communication, authenticity, confidence, composure, and emotional intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in performing‑arts center operations, including programming, development, education & engagement, operations, ticketing, marketing & communications, guest experience, and production.
• General manager, managing director, or COO/CFO experience in a performing‑arts center, organization, theatrical production, or live‑event organization.
• Current understanding of the performing‑arts and education sectors, including present and future opportunities and challenges.
• Experience in a public or large‑scale organization such as a higher‑education institution or municipally owned venue.
• Familiarity with databases, dashboards, and reporting tools for cash and accrual accounting systems.
• Fluency in current technology and commitment to adopting new technology.
• Strong interest and passion for TPA’s purpose, values, vision, and programs.
• Relevant professional education or credentials.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 plus potential to increase based on qualifications and experience.
• Health benefits with 100% employee premium coverage and 50% family coverage.
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas with employer matching funds.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: 403(b) and 457(b).
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning and professional conference opportunities.

Working Conditions

• Position based in Austin, Texas, requires residence in the greater Austin area.
• 100% on‑site work at Texas Performing Arts.
• Repetitive keyboard use, prolonged screen time, manual dexterity required.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work including on‑call times. Work may exceed 40 hours at peak times; compensatory time provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

Employment Eligibility Verification

New hires must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable documents no later than the third day of employment.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check work authorization of new hires.

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Start Date:

September 1, 2026