J-O-B Managing Director

MANAGING DIRECTOR / LECTURER – THEATER AND DANCE PROGRAM

The Theater and Dance Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a 12-month full-time A&PS (Administrative and Professional Staff) position, with lectureship status within the Theater Department, reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of the Conservatory of Music, with direct connection to the Chairs of Theater and Dance and the Opera Director, starting in January 2013.

The Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall physical production activities of the Theater and Dance Program; acts as Production Manager for three theater productions, one dance production and two operas yearly, produced in Hall Auditorium; is responsible for oversight of the 8-10 student/faculty productions in Little Theater as well as numerous dance productions in Warner Center. The Managing Director oversees the daily activity of the A&PS members of the production staff as well as two Administrative Assistants and a large number of paid student assistants. A large component of this position involves managing the budgets, publicity, marketing, front of house operations, and web based media. 

Responsibilities:

Production - Continuous supervision of overall production activity, staffing, facilities, production budgets and calendars, and running of production meetings for mainstage program events. Work with CTS (Central Ticket Service) Manager and student staff to create publicity for Theater and Dance Program and its productions.

Budget and Facilities - Control over and responsibility for budget management of program and opera theater productions. Consult with Theater and Dance Program Directors; report to full program about budget on a timely basis. Maintain budget allocations for student help lines, operating budgets, show budgets and endowed fund budgets. Building representative for Hall Auditorium and Hall Annex. Work with Dean’s Office business manager to request and allocate capital equipment expenditure budgets for Theater and Dance Program. Act as sole signatory for purchasing and reimbursement payments within the Theater and Dance Program and for the Opera productions.  Maintain Inventory system for production areas.

Personnel Actions - Supervise, monitor and provide evaluative feedback to Directors of Theater and Dance and Theater and Dance Faculty about A&PS Staff and Administrative Assistants; make salary recommendations to Deans and Human Resources as requested. Direct supervision of CTS Manager and Program Bookkeeper.

Academic Areas - Teach one or two courses per year in area(s) of expertise.

Management / Marketing / Publicity - Responsible for an expanded publicity effort including outreach to Northeast Ohio area schools. Create more outreach to area media, TV, radio, web-based media. Responsible for web pages for Theater and Dance and expand our interactive outreach to alumni. Work with Development Office to create/expand resources for endowed funds, and other development activities such as grants or other funding opportunities for the Theater and Dance Program. Act as creator and sole signatory on any /all contracts involving guest artists, and visiting productions to Hall Auditorium and Warner Center.  Work with program Secretary and program Bookkeeper to secure housing, meals, per diem and any special needs of guest artists. Expand Managerial / Publicity / Hospitality / Inventory duties to include other college arts programs and work towards a smooth transition to new systems as needed.

Other - Work with Artistic Director of OSTF  (Oberlin Summer Theater Festival) and Conference Services as needed to coordinate summer operations within Hall Auditorium and Annex.

Requirements:  College degree and 5 years of practical production experience in the performing arts; competency in public relations, marketing, and web based media.

Desired Qualifications: MFA in Arts Administration, Design or Technical Production preferred.

Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

To Apply:  Letters of application including a curriculum vitae, professional résumé, academic transcripts and a list of five references should be submitted to: Chair-Managing Director Search Committee, Oberlin College, 30 N. Professor St., Warner Center, Oberlin, OH 44074.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2012. Electronic applications are encouraged and may be e-mailed to: theater.search@oberlin.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College, and gender identity and expression.