Technical Manager

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: Varies
Category: Arts
Salary: $61,000 - $106,800
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department: Dance Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The Technical Manager oversees all technical aspects of interdisciplinary productions, performances, and events within the Dance Department including support for student, faculty, and guest artist initiatives. Assists faculty artistic Managers and serves as a mentor/advisor for undergraduate student creative activities and research, including capstone projects and other student-led performances. Contribute to the technical and design execution of graduate student creative projects, such as MFA productions, along with other graduate student-led performances. Assist in the facilitation and execution of faculty led programming, including productions, conferences, and any event that requires production support, and they will assist guest artists with the planning and implementation of their performances and any event that contributes to the curricular mission of the department. Collaborating closely with Performing Arts Staff and Faculty to ensure needs of each production, performance, and event are met. This is a hands-on position which requires the Technical Manager to leverage their strong background in theatre production to perform tasks such as training students and part time staff in lighting, audio, video, and other technical theatre areas, and participate in the running of shows. Design and/or implement multiple technical elements for each event, performance, or production, including lighting, sound, and video. This position is exempt and requires in-person work on campus, particularly during evenings and weekends, especially during production periods. Engage with faculty, lecturers, guest artists, and staff within the Dance department production staff in other departments and various campus constituents to achieve Dance department and Performing Arts Production goals. Serve as liaison with UCR Facilities to support the management, operation, and optimization of departmental spaces. Collaborate with production and event staff at UCR ARTS and the University Theatre on Dance Department projects hosted or produced.

This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment, which means the hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Therefore, this position is currently posted as Technical Manager (Recruitment ID # 33901163), and Technical Director (Recruitment ID #33901500 ). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied.

The full salary range for the Technical Manager is $61,000 - $100,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $100,000 annually. 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.



Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required

Masters of Fine Arts degree in related area
Preferred

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required

Experience creating production schedules and determining staffing needs for rehearsals and performances.
Required

Demonstrated experience in creating technical drawings in Vectorworks or AutoCAD.
Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge/skills in all aspects of budget administration.

Thorough verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.

Thorough problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.

Thorough organizational skills.

Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.

Skill in effectively meeting budget and time constraints.

Ability to give clear directives and use independent, rational judgement to make optimal decisions.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of dance production and event planning.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in the setup, running, and strike of multiple technical theatre areas which may include stage management, rigging, lighting, sound, and/or video.

Ability to solve challenging and unique problems quickly and effectively in high-pressure production environments.

Through knowledge of recent developments in theatre technology and software.

Flexibility in work schedule to adjust for evening and/or weekend events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations.


Additional Information:
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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
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Job Title
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Taisha Paggett

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