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EXEC DIR, DUKE GARDENS
Job Title: EXEC DIR, DUKE GARDENS
Job Code: 3803
FLSA: E
Job Level: 17
Revised Date: 12/20/2006
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provides leadership of the Gardens through specialized knowledge and is responsible for policy marking, funding, planning, organizing and staffing.
Work Performed
implement policy, in collaboration with the staff and Board of Advisors.
Represent the Gardens to the greater community locally, nationally and internationally through attendance at special events and delivering presentations.
Oversee activities such as the development of landscapes, plantings, and exhibits; educational activities, and volunteer and special programs.
Formulate long-range plans and design programs to meet objectives.
Share responsibility for fund raising; maintain and establish regular contact with current and potential donors, foundations, and government agencies.
Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds; plan capital improvements.
Collaborate with other university officials and departments and partner with community leaders in the development of joint programs and services.
Direct various personnel functions including, but not limited to: hiring, merit recommendations, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Position requires analytical, organizational and communications skills generally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in a related field. PhD in botanical, horticultural or closely related field preferred.
Experience
Position requires 7 years related experience.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Skills
Proven ability to organize, lead and work with a diverse staff in order to accomplish mutually agreed-upon goals.
Knowledge and experience in the daily workings and big picture in the life of a public garden including horticulture, programming and community outreach.
Experience leading successful fundraising programs and have the strong interpersonal skills needed to work with potential donors.
Ability to produce innovative ideas for new directions to take the Gardens in the future
Effective oral and written communication skills (with staff, in public presentations, written materials and on a personal level with individuals interested in the Gardens).
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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