Program Administrator (Music and Opera)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior-level) grant development and coordination. Work involves coordinating the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of grant applications; and serving as liaison between funding sources and the State. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. TCA Employees are prohibited from being compensated or serving in a leadership/volunteer position with any potential grantee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and coordinates grant applications, including narrative descriptions, budgets, and supporting attachments.
Provides information through written materials and public speaking regarding grant opportunities.
Conducts seminars, workshops, meetings, etc. related to grant opportunities.
Promotes best practices to grant seekers.
Prepares reports on grantmaking activity.
Recruits grant applicants from throughout the state.
Monitors grantee compliance through on-site audits.
Serves as agency liaison to the arts community.
Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years experience working in a grant-making capacity or for a non-profit arts organization.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in an arts discipline or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of and practical experience in arts administration.
Knowledge and background in music and/or opera.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work with non-profit arts organizations.
Skill in working with multiple priorities, interruptions and changing deadlines.

REMARKS

A State of Texas Application must be submitted electronically at www.workintexas.com (Job Posting ID: 15245687 ) to be considered for this position. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of State Application.

Military Crosswalk information for this position can be found at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf.

This job is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
An Equal Employment Employer
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status