Dir, Music Performance Theater

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 

Wage Band

120A

Required Qualifications

7+ years of relevant leadership experience in Venue/Theater Management, Event Management, or Guest/Patron Services...preferably in the theater, arts, or live entertainment field...including managing and supervising employees.

Skills:

• Portrays the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of daily operations and interactions.
• Proficiency with managing revenue and expenses.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-up; excellent planning and organization skills.
• Considerable customer service experience, interacting and engaging with clients and guests in an event or arts venue setting.
• Broad understanding of the Performing Arts landscape, including Theater Management and Front-of-House Operations
• Familiarity and understanding of technical theater production, including lighting, sound, and stage management.
• High level of efficiency with Event Management Systems (EMS) or other scheduling applications.
• Ability to engage employees, customers and university officials in a way that creates an environment where customer satisfaction is critical to the success of the operation.
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in complex situations with competing priorities.
• Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information and records.
• Experience with, courses completed in, or ability to complete, select FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) courses. Ability to play a lead role in managing emergency situations within the venue.
• Demonstrated maintenance and/or renovation project management experience.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, space scheduling and layout design programs; and time keeping, talent management, and staff scheduling technology platforms.
• General knowledge of basic office equipment including telephone, personal computer, printer, fax machine, photo copier, and calculator.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage relationships with vendors, service providers, renters, and performing arts producers/presenters.
• Ability to work extended days, evenings, and weekends on a consistent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Arts Administration, Arts Management, Theater/Sport/Facility Management, Business Administration or similar degree that prepares the candidate for work in arts management