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Page 3: Principal Administrator Demographics — Fields Guide

Does the President/CEO have a written contract with their employer?

Description

Indicates whether a formal employment agreement exists between the principal administrator and the organization. A written contract ensures clarity in terms of employment, responsibilities, and compensation arrangements.

Required

✓

Example

Yes

Typical Source

HR Records

Is the President/CEO a member of the organization's governing board?

Description

Identifies whether the principal administrator serves as a voting member of the board of directors, providing insight into the organization's governance structure and decision-making processes.

Required

✓

Example

No

Typical Source

Board Records

Is the President/CEO a member of the board's executive committee?

Description

Indicates whether the principal administrator participates in the board's executive committee. This information helps understand the level of executive involvement in high-level organizational decision-making.

Required

✓

Example

Yes

Typical Source

Board Records

How many years has the President/CEO worked (professionally) as an arts administrator?

Description

Captures the principal administrator's total professional experience in arts management. This information provides context about their career progression and sector expertise.

Required

✓

Example

12

Typical Source

HR Records

What was the area of study for the President/CEO's highest level of education?

Description

Identifies the academic field(s) in which the principal administrator completed their highest degree. This information helps understand their educational background and qualifications.

Required

✓

Example

Arts Administration, Business/Finance

Typical Source

HR Records

How important are each of the following criteria to the determination of the President/CEO's total compensation?

Description

Assesses the relative importance of various performance factors in determining executive compensation. This includes multiple sub-criteria evaluated separately.

Required

✓

Example

Somewhat important

Typical Source

HR Records

Compensation Criteria Sub-Questions:

Each of the following criteria is rated on an importance scale:

  1. Financial results/budget performance

    • Assesses the weight given to fiscal management and financial outcomes

    • Options range from "Not important" to "Very important"
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  2. Relationship with board/superiors

    • Evaluates the importance of effective governance relationships

    • Reflects the value placed on leadership collaboration
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  3. Artistic success/accomplishments

    • Measures how artistic achievements factor into compensation decisions

    • Connects compensation to mission-driven outcomes
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  4. Effective management of staff

    • Evaluates the importance of leadership and organizational management

    • Reflects value placed on team development and supervision
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  5. Audience development achievements

    • Assesses the importance of growing and engaging audiences

    • Links compensation to community impact and reach
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  6. Contract terms

    • Indicates whether predetermined contractual agreements influence compensation

    • May reflect multi-year or performance-based arrangements

What is the single biggest challenge that the President/CEO faces?

Description

Identifies the primary strategic or operational challenge facing the principal administrator. This information provides context for organizational priorities and leadership focus.

Required

✓

Example

Attracting new, younger audiences

Typical Source

HR Records

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