Chief Arts Education Officer / Head of School

Chief Arts Education Officer / Head of School

Be a Star at Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center and Patel Conservatory are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Arts Education Officer / Head of School to join our education team. This role carries institution-wide responsibility for advancing educational and community engagement strategies across all programs, while providing direct leadership of the Conservatory's curriculum, faculty, student services, financial tracking / planning and accreditation compliance. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this position ensures the educational mission is fully aligned with the artistic, financial, and civic goals of Straz.

This is a senior executive position responsible for shaping and advancing the Conservatory's educational and community engagement efforts by having a strong aptitude for arts education, leadership and developing and managing programs and budgets. Good communication, collaboration, and organization are essential, as is a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff. The ability to solve problems, support other's growth, and build community partnerships.

Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health / dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO / Holidays per year.

Essential Functions :

• Define and execute the long-term vision for education and community engagement across Straz, including youth, adult, and pre-professional programming.
• Serve as the chief education advisor to the CEO and collaborate with senior leadership on institutional planning and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development, expansion, and evaluation of new programs and partnerships in dance, theater, music, arts in health, and community engagement.
• Serve as oversight staff to the Arts Education and Community Engagement Committees of the Board of Directors.

Head of School Responsibilities :

Curriculum & Program Oversight :

Community Engagement & Advancement :

Financial & Operational Management :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

Education and Work Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Certifications / Licenses :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.