Assistant Director-Technical-Alys Stephens Center Job University area,Florida USA,Creative Arts/Media

Position: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-TECHNICAL-ALYS STEPHENS CENTER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-TECHNICAL-ALYS STEPHENS CENTER (T233663)

To assist the Technical Director in overseeing technical production for live events across various UAB Arts departments. To assist in managing all stages of production, including design, budgeting, preproduction, on-site coordination, and post-production. To take charge of decision-making in the absence of the Technical Director.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

Helps the Technical Director (TD) to manage and train technical team and large number of part-time technical over-hires. Serves as the point of contact and representative of organization in the absence of the TD- or as appointed by the TD for artists/ agencies, internal/ external rental clients, as well as UAB Arts departments to review and assess technical riders to advance events/ shows and create plans for day of show, which can include load-in, hangs/ focus, technical rehearsals, strikes, and venue transitions.

Works alongside TD to communicate with Senior Directors in organization to determine event scope, design deliverables, proposed budgets, and timelines by given deadlines. Gives expertise on national best practices, standards, and equipment usage as set by the industry.

Assists with technical renovations, ongoing maintenance, and equipment for three facilities
- Stephens Center, Abroms-Engel Institute of Visual Art, and Art Play House under the direction and guidance of the TD. Helps to monitor the amortization schedule and plan of technical equipment. Attends meetings and walk-throughs that involves directors, clients, and other stakeholders to speak on the subject matter of technical operations and needs. Helps TD to ensure buildings are up-to-code and staff are appropriately certified.

Helps TD to ensure tech team staff are adhering to UAB policy and guidelines regarding HR, financial affairs, and vendors. Maintains good standing and positive relationships with technical vendors. Partners with Facilities Manager where facilities and technical systems overlap.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary range: $45,395 - $66,400

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Theatre Designs, Technology, Theatre Productions, Entertainment Industry, Music, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Currently certified as OSHA 10 hour General Industry preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

ASC Production

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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