Production and Operations Coordinator
Production and Operations Coordinator
Position Information
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Position Information
^Position Number: 128097
UHR Approval Date 01/30/2023
Pay Band 02
^Title: Coordinator
^Functional Title: Production and Operations Coordinator
Title Code: 9430507
^Applicant Search Category: Staff
^Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Title Class Exempt
Is this a state funded position No
(partially or fully funded)?
FRS: 014347360
^University Authorized FTE: 1.0
^Unit: ARHU-School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies
^Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This new position of Production and Operations Coordinator (full-time, 12-month) coordinates the production and operations efforts of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) and reports to the Production Manager. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, managing technology related to TDPS productions and operations. In addition, the Production and Operations Coordinator manages studios, labs, and rehearsal rooms for faculty and student creative research, as related to the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance and other arts/technology endeavors. To a lesser extent, the coordinator manages technology for classroom instruction. As applicable, the Production and Operations Coordinator works with the Production Manager in the training and mentoring of graduate
assistants and student employees who staff the production office. Evening and weekend work is required.
^Minimum Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Two years experience in stage production and/or operations.
^Preferences: Preferences:
- Experience with performing arts production.
- Experience with project management and/or stage management.
- Experience with moving image capture and recording.
- Knowledge of live performance industry standard software and technology.
- Excellent communication oral and written skills, excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and to prioritize and manage competing priorities. Ability to identify, implement, and integrate new technologies into live performance.
- Interest in the performing arts.
^Additional Certifications:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands Average work environment.
^Posting Number: E0010231
^Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Target Hiring Range Minimum: $51,371 Target Hiring Range Maximum: $62,435 Target Hiring Range Date: 1/30/2023
Search and Selection Plan
Posting Details – Required for all Postings
Is this an Internal Search? No
Will a Search Committee be used for No
this posting?
Will multiple applicants be hired No
from this posting?
Is this ERP Related? No
^Posting Date: 02/01/2023
^Closing Date:
^Best Consideration Date: 02/22/2023
^Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Advertising Efforts: This position will be posted in Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, and multiple theatre,
dance, and performance arts articles.
Advertising Information for UHR: KFS# 1113630
^Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship
institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.
Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
^Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.
Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
^Additional Information:
Search and Selection Plan
Search Chair and Search Chair Coordinator
Maura Keefe
Hiring Official: Maura Keefe
What specific efforts will be made to Advertisement will be sent to minority oriented theatres such as African Continuum
attract minority and female candidates?
Theatre Co., The Hub Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Teatro de la Luna
What methods will be used to ensureCriteria used in the evaluation will be those specified in the job announcement:
the consistent review of applications?
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Knowledge of live performance industry standard software and technology. Excellent communication oral and written skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, ability to prioritize and to manage competing priorities. Ability to identify, implement, and integrate new technologies into live performance. Interest in the performing arts.
Quorum Policy:
For postings using a Search Committee how many votes are needed to pass a Search Committee motion when consensus or unanimity cannot be reached?
Comments
Department Comments for UHR Posting:
Search Committee
Search Committee
Ranking Criteria
Applicant Documents:
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Supplemental Document 1
Online References
Online References
Will this position accept reference No
letters?
How would you like the reference request email sent?
Cutoff Date:
Minimum Number of Requests: Maximum Number of Requests:
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Supplemental Documents
- Organizational Chart (Required for All Actions) (PDF | 113 KB)