Arts Program Manager

Program Development & Support

• Coordinate implementation of the Provosts strategic vision for arts initiatives and programming across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt network campuses.
• Support the innovative scalable arts strategies that position Vanderbilt as a leader in interdisciplinary arts engagement and creative innovation.
• Manage and coordinate signature arts initiatives public programming speaker series performances exhibitions and community engagement experiences.
• Manage timelines deliverables and communications related to arts initiatives
  

Operational Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the liaison and relationship manager for:
  • arts consultants
  • curators
  • artists
  • cultural institutions
  • key internal and external partners
• Track high-level budgets contracts purchase orders and expenditures related to arts consultants and initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials reports and presentations for university leadership.
• Manage calendars coordinate meetings and working groups utilizing Microsoft Outlook.
• Maintain project plans and monitor progress toward arts objectives in partnership with the Project Manager and Director of Operations.
• Provide relationship management support to internal and external stakeholders that increase Vanderbilts visibility engagement opportunities and strategic positioning in the arts sector.
  

Event Strategy & Execution

• Support the planning coordination and execution of arts-focused signature events across Nashville Vanderbilt network campuses and other strategic markets.
• Oversee event logistics vendor coordination timelines communications guest experience and operational execution in collaboration with other departments.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality arts programming aligned with Vanderbilts institutional priorities.
• Support the development of scalable event models and programming strategies that facilitate long-term growth and program sustainability.
  

Student & Talent Development

• Partner closely with Vanderbilt Career Center leadership to support talent development initiatives and connect students with opportunities in the arts and creative industries.
• Help develop collaborative experiential learning pathways internships mentorship opportunities networking events and industry engagement opportunities for students pursuing careers in the arts.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to strengthen interdisciplinary arts engagement and student access to arts-related experiences.
  

Cross-University Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with:
  • Development & Alumni Relations
  • Vanderbilt network campus directors
  • Vanderbilt Museum leadership
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Vanderbilt Career Center
  • Faculty and Academic leadership
  • Arts-focused Campus Partners and Staff
• Support philanthropic strategy and fundraising efforts related to Vanderbilts arts initiatives.
• Partner with Development & Alumni Relations to support donor relationships stewardship activities and brainstorm new potential funding opportunities.
• Coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of arts initiatives.
• Support development of integrated communications social media campaigns and
  promotional strategies related to arts programming and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Arts Administration Museum Studies or comparable advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in arts administration creative programming project management museum/gallery operations public programming arts philanthropy or related field.
• Demonstrated professional
• Strong understanding of contemporary arts landscapes emerging creative industries and the evolving intersection of arts and technology.
• Excellent relationship-building networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism discretion and executive presence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in fast-paced highly collaborative environments.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events and programming.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Salesforce and project management platforms.
• Experience in supporting events or public programming preferred.
• Experience working within higher education museums arts organizations nonprofits or cultural institutions preferred.