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DIR, DOCUMENTARY STUDIES PROGRAMS
Job Title: DIR, DOCUMENTARY STUDIES PROGRAMS
Job Code: 2772
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 03/01/2020
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
The Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) is both an educational center and a creative catalyst supporting documentary artists in any medium-photography, writing, audio, film/video, and experimental and new media. In all of its work, CDS is invested in how documentary stories engage and transform individuals, communities, and society at large.
Central to the future direction of the Center for Documentary Studies, the DocX initiative builds on CDS' broad educational base-and its emphasis on all mediums, with production and presentation as integral components-to connect and work with documentary artists on their projects, particularly with makers of color. The DocX initiative is a strategic, multi-year commitment to extend the reach and capacity of CDS, a broad organizational endeavor focused on meeting the needs of diverse documentary artists today and into the future.
Consistent with the CDS mission and strategic priorities, the DocX Director will shape and lead a program focused on teaching, using, and sharing documentary tools in ways that center inclusive, equitable, and diverse experiences and perspectives-mindful of justly navigating the power dynamics inherent in doing documentary work and of increasing access to documentary resources for underrepresented groups and individuals.
The DocX Director will serve in a senior leadership position, developing synergies with all CDS programs, including courses, awards, exhibitions, publishing, podcasting, and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, to develop and offer artist residencies, workshops, presentations, and opportunities for funding, critique, and mentoring for artists who connect with CDS. The DocX Director will build synergies between the expertise and offerings of CDS / Duke University and the broader documentary field, to expand CDS' relevance to and support for documentary artists as they engage in creation, production, presentation, distribution, and archiving of their work.
In addition to working with the CDS leadership team on strategic planning for DocX, the DocX Director will be involved in building resources, both financial and human capacity, for the initiative. The DocX Director will also plan and manage programming under the DocX umbrella, working in coordination with CDS staff and faculty, and others on campus and in the CDS community, to grow a vibrant network of engaged mentors and creative partners who interact with DocX artists to realize their goals.
Work Performed
Direct the overall conceptualizing and shaping of DocX activities, including working with current CDS programs that support documentary artists and their directors (awards, publishing, exhibitions, continuing education, film festival) to build out such offerings as workshops and critique sessions for emerging and mid-career documentary artists, artist residencies, works-in-progress presentations, mentorships, and more. Ensure that these activities advance the overall CDS mission as well as organizational goals and priorities set by the CDS Director. Ensure that DocX programming meshes well with other programming offered by the organization.
Provide leadership for and actively engage in DocX programming activities; contribute creative and professional expertise through participation in DocX offerings.
Collaborate with CDS leadership, faculty, and staff to envision and shape programming accessible to and supportive of diverse documentary makers, in response to their needs.
Direct and ensure smooth programming logistics, ranging from artist travel and lodging to space and technology needs; work with staff to execute programming with consistent attention to detail, quality of experience, and appropriate follow-up.
In tandem with the CDS Director and other CDS faculty and staff, build cross-campus teams to engage with DocX artists, matching their project needs with specific expertise available at Duke University and other local universities.
Engage in outreach and relationship building with other organizations in the region, across the U.S., and abroad to cultivate and grow synergies for DocX activities and for diverse artists more broadly.
Work with the CDS Communications Director to publicize and market DocX programming in regional, national, and international campaigns, including messaging and materials.
Work closely with the CDS Director and the CDS Development Director to devise and execute successful strategies for building funding for DocX, to support and grow staff and programming resources. These duties include assisting with grant writing and making foundation, corporation, and donor visits.
Write and share DocX program reports on a regular basis; devise and track DocX metrics, quantitative and qualitative, to demonstrate impact; direct and manage the DocX budget and finances to set and meet projections; work with the CDS business office to oversee and track monthly DocX expenditures and to keep spending within budgeted limits.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program. Master's degree preferred.
Experience
Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through five years of experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
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