Production Manager, College-Conservatory of Music

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The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music is recruiting a Production Manager that will provide oversight of all Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration (TAPAA) Division productions in three venues, produced in collaboration with the six TAPAA departments. In addition, it will provide supervision to exempt staff members, including the Staff Technical Director and Associate Costume Designer.

• Establish, monitor, and control production budgets for season of mainstage and studio productions. Provide monthly budget reports to each of the eight TDP degree programs and to the TAPAA Division Head.
• Act as point of contact for all TAPAA production related items, not only within the Division, but also provide critical, timely, and accurate information on productions to CCM administration, including Development, Public Relations, Performance Management and Business Offices. Maintain and develop division Sharepoint site as hub for internal production communication.
• Work with the CCM Scheduling Committee to ensure all TAPAA rehearsals and productions are scheduled properly. Establish room needs for all TAPAA productions (rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, etc.) with the CCM Scheduling Office.
• Apply for performance license/rights and negotiate royalties and fees. Keep track of scripts and scores used in productions and make sure all rented materials are returned on time.
• Attend all production meetings to provide support to all production areas to ensure quality productions with available resources.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for critical production needs including photography, truck, dumpster and equipment rental, etc. 
• Coordinate with Staff Technical Director on shop asset purchases and management, and asset rentals to third parties.
• Coordinate with box office and development departments on special ticketing needs for students, donors, and others as needed.
• Approve payroll for all hourly TAPAA employees, including Dance accompanists and track labor budget numbers.
• Assist faculty and staff with tracking P-Card expenses used for productions as well as any rental, purchase orders, or other purchases needs. Handle tracking and accounting for TAPAA petty cash.
• Coordinate with the TAPAA departments to obtain student bios, headshots, title page credits, cast lists, and production billing. Provide content to the CCM PIO for PR/Marketing purposes, in a timely manner for production playbills.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Five (5) years of experience in professional or academic theatrical production.

• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Sitting - Continuously
• Talking - Often
• Walking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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