Manager, Arts (8-month contract). Office of Student Life

Job Description

• Implement SMU brand of transformative education through out-of-classroom learning in the co-curricular space with identified learning outcomesa.
  • Deliver and assess out-of-classroom student learning outcomes as developedb.
  • Contribute to the review and refinement of both the pedagogical and system-interface aspects of the implementation.
• Deliver to the SMU Community, Singapore and Worldwide the vibrant brand of SMU Artsa.
  • Manage and mentor assigned Arts clubs.
  • Oversee the appointment of and manage ongoing relationships with coaches and trainers for clubs.
  • Together with the trainers, set artistic directions, training plans (including online training) with the clubs through their respective annual work-pland.
  • Contribute, as producer for club performances, showcases, exhibitions, events and festivals.
  • Create for SMU students a wealth of opportunities to grow in their knowledge and performance of their art, through partnerships and collaborations.
  • Lead arts groups to perform and compete in festivals and competitions, both local and overseas, so as to establish SMU as a university that focuses on holistic education through the arts.
• Discover and Nurture Student Talents and Leaders
  • Build rapport and work with the various student executive committees of the performing and cultural clubsb. Implement and administer suitable training programmes for the clubs.
  • Identify and recruit credible, committed and enthusiastic student artistic talents and leaders.
  • Work with the arts team to design arts training syllabi /set out repertoires and to recruit and supervise trainers.
  • Work with students to win their trust and respect so as to inspire and motivate them to strive for artistic excellence.
• Produce University-wide Events and Initiatives
  • Manage, as a producer, the planning and production of major events, physical or online. These include but not limited to the annual SMU Arts Festival and SMU Patron's Day.
  • Develop, draft and modify creative concepts and scripts.
  • Draft ITQ brief for issuance of contract to vendors or production housesd.
  • Provide supervision of production crew.
  • Assist in the monitoring of event budgets.
  • Coordinate and execute administrative matters related to events.
  • Develop relationships with external corporate or community partners with an aim for creative collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Arts Management, Events Management, Mass Communications, Digital Media / New Media / Multi-Media / with majors in Production, Entertainment, Copy Writing, Media Management, Arts Education, Technical and Production Management.
• Candidate should have at least 3 years hands-on experience in arts events management, specifically in the area of producing, arts and/or production management.
• Ability to work with young adults (19 to 24 years old) and build student leadership competencies.
• Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes a key advantage.
• Self-motivated with strong inter-persona and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate concepts and ideas well written and verbal
• Possess strong organizing and coordinating capabilities.
• Good contacts with the relevant Industry's Agencies and Officials to share industry best practices.
• Keen interest in the arts.
• Attention to details.
• Knowledge of financial budgeting.
• Have a cheerful and pleasant disposition, with the ability to work in a team.

• Implement SMU brand of transformative education through out-of-classroom learning in the co-curricular space with identified learning outcomesa.
  • Deliver and assess out-of-classroom student learning outcomes as developedb.
  • Contribute to the review and refinement of both the pedagogical and system-interface aspects of the implementation.
• Deliver to the SMU Community, Singapore and Worldwide the vibrant brand of SMU Artsa.
  • Manage and mentor assigned Arts clubs.
  • Oversee the appointment of and manage ongoing relationships with coaches and trainers for clubs.
  • Together with the trainers, set artistic directions, training plans (including online training) with the clubs through their respective annual work-pland.
  • Contribute, as producer for club performances, showcases, exhibitions, events and festivals.
  • Create for SMU students a wealth of opportunities to grow in their knowledge and performance of their art, through partnerships and collaborations.
  • Lead arts groups to perform and compete in festivals and competitions, both local and overseas, so as to establish SMU as a university that focuses on holistic education through the arts.
• Discover and Nurture Student Talents and Leaders
  • Build rapport and work with the various student executive committees of the performing and cultural clubsb. Implement and administer suitable training programmes for the clubs.
  • Identify and recruit credible, committed and enthusiastic student artistic talents and leaders.
  • Work with the arts team to design arts training syllabi /set out repertoires and to recruit and supervise trainers.
  • Work with students to win their trust and respect so as to inspire and motivate them to strive for artistic excellence.
• Produce University-wide Events and Initiatives
  • Manage, as a producer, the planning and production of major events, physical or online. These include but not limited to the annual SMU Arts Festival and SMU Patron's Day.
  • Develop, draft and modify creative concepts and scripts.
  • Draft ITQ brief for issuance of contract to vendors or production housesd.
  • Provide supervision of production crew.
  • Assist in the monitoring of event budgets.
  • Coordinate and execute administrative matters related to events.
  • Develop relationships with external corporate or community partners with an aim for creative collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned.