Fine and Performing Arts Specialist III

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Weekly Work Hours

19.5

Compensation Range

H15

Hourly Rate

$26.20 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary 
Provides the college with Fine and Performing Arts artistic and creative support including directing, designing, lecture/demonstrations, workshops, choreographing, performing and conducting. This category would include the following personnel: visual artists, choreographers, performers, conductors, directors, designers, lecturers, accompanists, costume designers. Works under the supervision of the appropriate college personnel.  
 
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals within the Dallas College community network.

• Requires demonstrated organizational skills. 

• Must be able to provide quality customer service.    

  
Key Responsibilities 

• Provides creative and artistic plans, creative input and support for specific fine and performing arts related college activities. 

• Develops and produces creative and teaching projects and activities according to department/program guidelines and needs including timelines and completeness of projects. 

• Works independently and in coordination with college personnel on fine and performing arts related activities that result in final projects, productions, or teaching demonstrations. 

• May coordinate fine and performing arts college related activities. 

• May direct students and college staff in fine and performing arts related college activities. 

• May require the ability to utilize fine and performing arts related equipment and/or computer technology. 

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.  The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of eleven (11) years of professional experience in the fine arts and/or performing arts, or related equivalent professional experience. 

• Requires demonstrated organizational skills and oral and written communication skills. 

• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service. 

• Documentation of professional experience will be required.

• Official transcripts required.

• Bilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  

Applications DeadlineApril 17, 2025