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Director of Operations

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026

💰 $82,000/yr($70,304/yr – $82,000/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Job Title Director of Operations Union Level Department Conservatory of Music Campus Stockton Posting Number 201304329P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Additional time may be required.

Position End Date Open Date 07/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Pacific’s Conservatory of Music seeks an innovative and broadly minded colleague to advance and professionalize operations in the Conservatory as the Director of Operations. The successful candidate will be versed in and model the connections between performing, music industry, recording, and administrative careers emerging in creative sector industries. In partnership with Pacific faculty and staff colleagues, the successful candidate will help supervise staff and students and oversee all music facilities activities in six spaces on Pacific’s Stockton Campus.

Essential Functions

Oversee Conservatory concerts and events (150 + per year).
Supervise a Stage and Technical Director (12 month staff role).
Lead Weekly Operations Team Meetings.
Coordinate scheduling for Conservatory performance, rehearsal, and classroom facilities.
Operate and/or supervise the usage of event-based lighting, sound, recording, and stage equipment supportive of live music and/or recorded/streamed events.
Supervise, train, assign, and coordinate the work of employees, including staff, students, and student employees.
Manage daily, weekly, and annual rehearsal and performance logistics across six facilities.
Recommend the purchase of technical equipment.
Manage Conservatory inventory and equipment.
Model precision, calm, and clarity in preparation for and during live performance settings.
In consultation with Pacific’s Facilities teams, generate invoices and prepare quotes and contracts for the use of Conservatory concert facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Collaborate with other campus support units and administrators to ensure efficient operations and act as a liaison to ensure compliance with institutional rules and regulations.
Be responsible for emergency response plans for the Conservatory; liaison to the University’s Pacific alert team.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in performing arts related field(s), or two (2) years of full-time experience in the same or similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education coursework.
Two (2) or more years of experience in an evolving work environment with regularly changing priorities, schedules, or operational demands.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of increasing experience in venue management field.
Experience in producing and streaming live performance events and in post-production archival procedures.
Experience in musical theater and/or opera productions as stage and/or technical director roles.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures for performing arts spaces, inclusive of theater spaces, concert halls, rehearsal halls, and in academic instruction and event management and the ability to implement and sustain them in academic settings.
Demonstrated operations ability and success in highly volume performing arts fields.
Excellent customer service orientation skills.
Excellent organizational skills, especially in managing event logistics, calling shows, and establishing sustainable and written facilities operations protocols.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven staff and operations management and supervision.
Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and assignments and achieve outcom