Creative Director

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice ( JTCCP) is an innovative programming and collaboration space for UNCG faculty, students, visiting creatives, and residents of the nearby Greensboro neighborhoods to create, learn, share, and connect. Programming at the JTCCP, including a creative-in-residence program, provides a "third space" for impactful campus and community partnerships through innovative residencies (create), programming (share), collaborative knowledge creation (learn), and leadership development (connect).

The JTCCP is the first new building of UNCG's Millennium Campus initiative and sits at the physical intersection of its two corridors: a health and wellness corridor along Gate City Boulevard, and a visual and performing arts corridor along Tate Street. The facility is currently under design with Perkins & Will architects and scheduled to be complete in spring 2026. The 12,000-square-foot center is flexible to accommodate different creative practices and include maker spaces, several studios, a light-filled community gathering hub and an outdoor hub, a learning lab, and an immersive black box studio equipped with technology to facilitate innovative collaboration. The JTCCP provides a home base and internship opportunities for UNCG's undergraduate students.

Reporting to the associate vice chancellor for museums and creative practice and serving as a key senior leader, the creative director for the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice ( JTCCP) takes an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to campus and community programming with creativity at the core. The creative director manages the center's day-to-day activities, creating and sustaining a robust offering of programs and residencies. The director supports the strategic vision established by UNCG's chancellor and develops and implements all elements of creative programming to highlight faculty research, student learning, and community engagement. The director develops strategic partnerships, works collaboratively with visiting creatives, engages in fundraising activities, and coordinates staff and students to support the center's activities.

* At least 5 years' experience and demonstrated success initiating and implementing initiatives that present a varied creative program.

* Advanced degree in an arts and creativity management, performing arts, or related field of study, or bachelor's degree combined with significant related professional experience.

* Experience as the primary person responsible for programming within a larger organization.

* Experience working with national and internationally recognized creatives.

* Demonstrated experience developing budgets.

* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated team-based approach to management and excellent consultative and collaborative skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people and commitment to diversity and equity.

* Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly with confidence and credibility, including in public speaking.

* Experience in a university or college setting and familiarity with university policies and procedures.

* Grant-writing experience.

* Interest in and availability to attend evening and weekend events as required.

UNCG has retained Isaacson, Miller has been retained to assist in the search for the Inaugural Creative Director Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice .
Please direct all inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications in strict confidence to:

Jackie Mildner, Partner
Keith Mason, Managing Associate
Annah Wells, Associate
Pamela Carty, Senior Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller
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