Director of Production

Director of Production

Department: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: Professional Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Manassas, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is dedicated to advancing the study, creation, performance, and exhibition of the arts. The college honors the values of great traditions while actively engaging in the creation of new works and ideas, blending academic and professional, campus and community, past and present. The Hylton Performing Arts Center (HPAC) stimulates and transforms cultural and economic vitality through high‑quality performances and programs, inspiring education and enrichment.

As a member of HPAC’s senior leadership team, the Director of Production provides executive‑level strategic leadership, operational direction, and organizational oversight for all production and technical services across a complex, multi‑venue performing arts center. The position aligns production systems, staffing structures, and technical capabilities with institutional priorities, artistic excellence, and revenue‑generating activities. The Director serves as the Center’s primary authority on production strategy, infrastructure planning, and operational performance.

The Director of Production plays a critical role in:

• Driving institutional excellence in production delivery
• Advancing revenue growth through rentals and partnerships
• Leading capital planning and lifecycle management of technical systems
• Ensuring HPAC remains a competitive, innovative, and nationally recognized venue

Strategic Leadership, Fiscal Administration & Organizational Management:

• Directs, develops, and mentors a multidisciplinary production team of 6 FTE, 4 indirect reports, and over 20 wage workers
• Establishes, evaluates, and optimizes organizational structures, staffing models, and workflows aligned with institutional strategy
• Develops, tracks, and manages comprehensive production budgets, including permanent labor, operating expenses, equipment rentals, and capital improvements
• Ensures fiscal accountability and return on investment
• Oversees over‑hire workforce strategy, contract execution, and payroll administration in compliance with labor standards
• Manages vendor relationships, procurement strategy, and technical purchasing processes
• Aligns facility capabilities with university, artistic, and community priorities
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, service‑driven, and safety‑focused culture

Production Excellence & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provides executive oversight for all technical production activity across multiple venues and event types
• Leads production advancement strategy, including interpretation and execution of complex technical riders
• Translates artistic and technical requirements into executable, resource‑efficient plans
• Ensures seamless delivery in venues with advanced production systems, including large‑scale rigging and theater infrastructure
• Maintains proactive communication and alignment across staff, leadership, academic departments, and external partners
• Serves as the final escalation point for high‑risk or complex production and personnel issues
• Conducts contract and rider review (“redlining”) to ensure compliance with university and Commonwealth requirements

Facilities, Equipment & Safety Management:

• Leads long‑term capital planning and lifecycle management of technical systems and infrastructure
• Partners with facilities and campus leadership on preventive maintenance strategy and execution
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, ESTA/ANSI, and industry safety standards
• Mitigates institutional risk through rigorous safety oversight and compliance practices

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in…