Description
The Director of the University Theatre oversees all aspects of front and back of house operations including personnel, schedules, budgets, technical elements, box office, and logistics for all performances and events in UC Riverside's University Theatre. In their role, the Director exercises leadership and discretionary authority to solve managerial, technical production, and operational concerns and utilizes a high degree of independence, ingenuity, and analytical skills to resolve complex problems that may be without precedent and/or structure. The Director has expertise in multiple theatrical areas including production management, technical theatre, front-of-house and patron management, and arts education. The University Theatre is a 460-seat proscenium theatre that hosts approximately 100 performances, lectures, and events annually from a variety of constituencies including the academic departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre, Film, and Digital Production, on-campus units such as the Office of the Chancellor, and off-campus rentals for Inland Empire performing groups. The Director's scope includes the development and implementation of budgets, oversight of all staff and operational activities, and the safe operation of the University Theatre including adherence to campus safety and fire regulations. Additional duties include researching and developing strategies for equipment and facility upgrades, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and collaborating with other production staff across the University to achieve shared goals. This is a hands-on position that requires the Director to leverage their strong background in theatre production to perform tasks such as training students and part-time staff in lighting, audio, rigging, video, and other technical theatre areas, and participate in the running of shows when necessary. The Director supervises two full-time career staff (stagehand and box office manager), and four part-time stagehands, and oversees the hiring and training of 20-30 students annually. The Director of the University Theatre reports to the Production Director for the Performing Arts and collaborates with other members of the performing arts staff and faculty to recommend and implement strategies in pursuit of common objectives.
Please Note: This is an exempt position requiring in-person work on campus in the evenings and on weekends during production periods. Applicants should be highly collaborative, have a deep commitment to delivering client and customer satisfaction, possess at least five years of production management experience, and have excellent leadership skills.
The full salary range for the Director of University Theatre is $78,700 - $145,100 annual salary. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Master's degree in a theatre discipline or arts management Preferred
Experience Experience Requirement 8 - 13 years of related experience. Required Production management experience in a college or university setting. Preferred Experience maintaining a high standard of productivity within a broad scope of responsibility despite frequent interruptions. Ability to complete large volume of diverse tasks efficiently, meeting established deadlines. Required Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred Experience creating production schedules and determining staffing needs for rehearsals and performances. Required Experience in a supervisory role responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, directing, disciplining, and complaint resolution, as well as directing, organizing, and prioritizing personal workload and the workload of others to meet required deadlines and departmental objectives. Preferred
Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required Travel Required
Minimum Requirements Management and leadership skills to effectively recruit, hire, train, motivate and evaluate personnel, including taking corrective action as required; skills to work effectively with volunteers.
Excellent problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills in multiple arenas.
Thorough knowledge and skills regarding the performing arts business, with emphasis on program's specialization.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills and skills to perform effectively under deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the skills to work effectively with a diverse public.
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management concepts and techniques.
Negotiation, analytical and research skills to interpret data, prepare conclusions and successfully negotiate terms and conditions of contracts and proposals that are in the best interest of the institution.
Strong knowledge of technical production for theater, dance, and/or other live performance and special event operation, including producing, production management/stage management, and operations.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public relations, arts education, and community development, including skills to initiate, conceive, develop, and implement arts education, arts curriculum, and/or community programs.
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities.
Skill in effectively meeting budget and time constraints.
Ability to give clear directives and use independent, rational judgment to make optimal decisions.
Excellent leadership/management skills to select, train, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of theatrical production and event planning for varying disciplines including music (orchestra, concert band, etc.), dance (contemporary, classical, etc.), theatre productions (plays, musicals, etc.), and events (lectures, film screenings, award ceremonies, etc.).
Demonstrated hands-on experience in the setup, running, and strike of multiple technical theatre areas which may include stage management, scenery, rigging, lighting, sound, and/or video.
Ability to solve challenging and unique problems quickly and effectively in high-pressure production environments.
Thorough knowledge of recent developments in theatre technology and software, and experience creating requests for proposals and equipment bid packages for theatres.
Preferred Qualifications Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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