Job Description / Duties

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks applications for a Director of Operations/Technical Director for the Performing Arts Center beginning in June 2017. UMHB seeks staff members who are active Christians and dedicated to the preparation of students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

This position reports to the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The CVPA values creativity and innovation and expects the selected candidate will participate actively in the college community, as well as work cooperatively with local fine arts groups.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of over 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

The successful candidate will serve as Director of Operations for a new Performing Arts Center and be responsible for overseeing and assisting with all aspects of the day-to-day operations, usage, scheduling and maintenance of the new PAC facilities. Also this position will serve as Technical Director for the new Performing Arts Center and oversee the technical aspects of the new PAC’s assorted performance productions (approximately 9 choral & instrumental concerts and 1 musical theatre production per semester).

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage, schedule and communicate the PAC calendar with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate, plan and execute all PAC use/performances.
• Coordinate with and assist lead production teacher including promotion of event.
• Create, review and maintain PAC equipment inventory and related documentation.
• Coordinate all aspects of house management during all PAC performances.
• Train and manage house and technical crews (work-study students) and review procedures.
• Coordinate ticketing for all UMHB PAC performances.
• Identify maintenance and PAC supply procurement needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate of PAC by outside groups.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the PAC.
• Supervise the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment of stage facilities.
• Determines the necessary technical supports necessary for university events and performances in advance of production dates.
• Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management.
• Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for university productions and projects.
• Assists guest designers and outside arts groups with technical matters.

Qualifications / Required Skills

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited university in theatre or related field required. Masters of Fine Arts degree in technical theatre, acting, or directing preferred.
2. A minimum of two (2) years employment experience in theatre management, lighting/set design and stagecraft or a closely related field is required.
3. Must demonstrate capability in lighting and scenic design.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and university personnel required.
5. A working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theatre/music/performance productions including house management, stage, set, sound and lighting design and implementation; stage management; computerized lighting systems; stage carpentry strongly preferred.
6. Competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.) required.
7. Must be proficient in general office equipment operation.
8. Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.
9. Must be at least 21 years of age.
10. Must possess a current and valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under UMHB auto coverage.

Additional Information

Salaries & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance for employees, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Visit www.jobs.umhb.edu for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume with your online application. Application packets may also be submitted/completed in person: UMHB Human Resources, 900 College Street, Belton, TX. 76513. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Employer Profile

Founded in 1845, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has traditionally been known for producing excellent educators, nurses, business leaders and missionaries. That has not changed, but today UMHB is also earning recognition for its talented science and music graduates, for top-notch graduate programs in counseling, physical therapy and more.

Research done in the university's Human Performance Laboratory is being applauded for its contributions to the field of sport nutrition. The university's new competency-based education program for adult learners is the first of its kind among private colleges and universities in Texas. And enrollment at UMHB has set new records every year for the last seven years.

What's behind this success? An unapologetic dedication to Christian principles. An emphasis on inspired teaching, on making each student's learning experience the best it can be. A commitment to excellence in every aspect of university life.

If one word could be chosen to summarize what is happening at UMHB today, that word would be "MOMENTUM."
It takes a powerful force to gain momentum in an upward trajectory, and that force is present and real at UMHB today. Mary Hardin-Baylor is moving forward, offering Christian higher education in compelling new ways to a growing number of students. UMHB has nearly 4,000 students pursuing degrees at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree levels and nearly 500 employees including 190 full-time faculty members.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of over 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.