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Technical Director

The Technical Director provides direction and leadership for the overall operations of a theatre and/or visual arts program including strategic direction, project management, financial oversight, and operational guidance.

• Direct the day-to-day operations of assigned school, theatre, or program; establish and implement new policies and procedures
• Oversee production operations including rehearsals, work calls, and performances
• Provide oversight and operational support for a prop, stage, or costume shop
• Oversee budgets; track and audit expenditures; ensure optimal resource allocation
• Solicit and oversee grants
• Maintain production and facility schedules; ensure space needs are met for productions
• Create, implement, and maintain safety protocols and processes; assist in the development of the overall safety policy for assigned area
• Ensure crews are appropriately staffed and trained
• May coordinate and secure rights for productions; partner with Risk Management and Finance as needed
• May teach a for credit course in area of expertise
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00