UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is Seeking a Senior Director of Artistic and Production
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: $105,700 – $234,500 Annually
Position type: Full Time, onsite
Apply by: 26 February 2026
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director of Artistic and Production (SDAP), a senior role supporting the artistic vision and operations of an internationally recognized performing arts organization.
Reporting to the Executive and Artistic Director of UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (EAD), this position leads multi-year artistic planning, oversees complex programming and budgets, and manages a multidisciplinary team delivering dozens of performances and initiatives each year.
The Senior Director of Artistic and Production (SDAP) combines curatorial leadership with operational and financial oversight, partners closely with development to support fundraising, and represents UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance across campus and within the global arts community. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced performing arts leader to shape bold, mission-driven programming and make a lasting cultural impact at a premier public university.
