Deputy Director

European League of Institutes of the Arts
Netherlands
Applications close 15 June 2010

Overall Purpose Statement

The Deputy Director deputises the Executive Director and has a number of unique responsibilities. The Deputy Director investigates and effectively serves the needs of the ELIA membership and, where required, ELIA’s key stakeholders. He or she is responsible for all communication concerning ELIA and serves as a key representative of the organisation.

Responsibilities and Tasks
◦Represent ELIA and deputises the Executive Director;
◦Responsible for internal office management and communication and general planning;
◦Responsible for marketing and promotion of ELIA with the aim to increase the visibility of ELIA to its members, constituents, international networks in the fields of higher arts education, government bodies and other key stakeholders or target groups;
◦Responsible for development and evaluation of all communications, including development of the website, database, production and distribution of publications and archives;
◦In conjunction with Executive Director responsible for income generating strategies, including investigating services for members and key stakeholders;
◦In conjunction with the Executive Director responsible for developing and executing the two-year Operational Plans
◦In conjunction with the Executive Director advising on the development of proposals for Four Year Development Plans and new policies;
◦Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure that ELIA stays well informed about its members, their needs and expectations;
◦Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy that supports ELIA in its aim to increase membership;
◦Responsible for maintaining contacts with international networks and governments on both national and European level;
◦Responsible for managing projects “to be identified”;
◦Advising in developing new initiatives and applications;
◦Supervise and appraise staff members;
◦Undertake any tasks and responsibilities as reasonably required by the organisation.

Organisation Relationships

The Deputy Director is monitored and appraised by the Executive Director.

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