Job Description

"The University of Virginias Department of Drama seeks applicants for the position of Operations and Production Manager. This twelve-month position oversees operations and production for the academic year as well as the professional summer season.",
Main responsibilities include: managing all aspects of building operations for the Department of Drama year round; facilitating and supervising venue rentals for the Department of Drama during the nine-month academic year; and serving as the theatre production manager of the Heritage Theatre Festival during the summer.,
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The Drama Building is a state-of-the-art theatre complex, which includes the 520-seat Culbreth Theatre with proscenium stage, the flexible 160 to 200-seat Helms Theatre and, the 300-seat Ruth Caplin Theatre, a thrust theatre. The Drama Building also houses classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, studio space, costume and scene shops. For more information on the Department of Drama, visit http://drama.virginia.edu/.,
"A Bachelors Degree is required. One year of experience working in technical theatre production or space/facilities management including building and equipment management is required. Must be able to solve problems and deal effectively with competing priorities in a timely manner. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and regulations specific to the technical theatre process. Must be able to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from a diverse audience that includes managers, clients, and the public. Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Preference will be given to the candidate with a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre with a focus in technology or experience in technical theatre and facilities management, or with four to seven years of experience working in technical theatre production or facilities management. Preferred technologies are Oracle, UBI, and Chrome River.",
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Review of applications will begin September 16, 2019, and the position will remain open until filled. ,
PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search \x93Find Jobs\x94, and search for \x93Operations and Production Manager". Complete an application online and see below for documents to attach. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box.,
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PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, search for "Operations and Production Manager." Complete the application and see below for documents to attach. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box.,
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Required Application Materials:,
\x95 CV,
\x95 Cover Letter,
\x95 Contact information for 3 references,
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Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.,
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,
"Education: Bachelors degree",
Experience: At least one year of experience working in technical theatre production or space/facilities management including building and equipment management.,
Licensure: None.,
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS,
This job requires occasional light physical labor such as lifting and carrying boxes, or setting up tables/chairs.,
"The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician\x92s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every persons perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.",

 

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