Assistant Production & Operations Manager

Assistant Production & Operations Manager

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting
Details

Position Number: 40077096

Payroll Title: SCENE TCHN SR
(006332)

Job Code: 006332

Job Open Date: 07/10/26

Application Review Begins:
07/27/26

Department Code (Name): MUSC (MUSIC DEPT)

Percentage of Time:
100

Union Code (Name): TX

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University
reasonably expects to pay for this position is $32.91/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and
experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full
salary range for this position is $32.91 to $39.55/hour.

Work Location: Music – 301

Working Days and
Hours: Variable Schedule

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work
Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions:

For full
consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing
Statement:

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music is a dynamic community of distinguished faculty performers, composers,
and scholars, talented and promising graduate and undergraduate students, and a dedicated team of professional staff. We are a multi-faceted
department with a fully established research and professional programs with degrees in composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music
theory, and multiple areas of music performance. The department also puts on a wide range of productions from large operas to small world
music series ensembles and everything in between. For more information about our department, please visit htps://www.music.ucsb.edu

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Production & Operations Manager performs the full array of
duties necessary to fully service the technical production, facility requirements and equipment needs of the Music Department’s events, and
supervises the technical support for rehearsals, performances, master classes and guest artists. At the direction of the Production and
Events Manager (PEM), is responsible for many of the operational duties, aspects of scheduling, monitoring the physical plant for upkeep and
repair needs, and submitting and tracking work orders for facilities repair and maintenance as necessary. The Operations Manager works with
student, community, and campus organizations that use department facilities for campus events, particularly over the summer months when
departmental music events are infrequently scheduled. In conjunction with PEM, participates in the training of student workers in audience
safety, front of house, and stage technician skills including lighting and sound. Responsible for the distribution, management and
collection of keys for department facilities. Responsible for the assignment of teaching assistant office space, student practice rooms,
student lockers and department instruments assigned to student musicians. The Operations Manager is responsible for inventory and
maintenance of all AV equipment, stage lighting and sound equipment, instruments, tools, and other departmental equipment. Will process and
upload all performance recordings for library archival purposes and distribution. Also regularly serves as the evening performance manager
for the department events, ensuring that the technical needs of events are met.

Required Qualifications:

1-3
years Experience in stage technician skills including lighting and sound.

1-3 years Experience with and technical understanding of AV
equipment, stage lighting, and sound equipment, instruments, and tools.

1-3 years Experience with Event Production &
Management

1-3 years Experience with Sound Recording and Engineering

1-3 years Experience with set building and other aspects
of stagecraft

Proficient in Theater Operations and Stagecraft

Solid ability to handle multiple tasks under the pressure of
deadlines, with frequent interruptions.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a staff team member.

Proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic proficiency with database software.

Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.

Solid knowledge of Audio/Video equipment, stage lighting, and sound recording.

Strong Customer Relations
Skills

Ability to lead a team

Familiarity with stagecraft and theater operations

Preferred
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory criminal
history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to
disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they
committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct”
means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited
to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the
employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and
Percentages of Time:

• 45% Technical Supervisor – Serves as the on-site Stage Manager for performances in department spaces
  and occasional off-campus venues. Responsible for running and supervising department events including performances, rehearsals, master
  classes, and special event lectures in conjunction with the Production and Events Manager (PEM). This includes evaluating the technical
  needs of performers and providing necessary equipment, instruments and supplies in support of scheduled events and properly securing all
  resources and facilities at the conclusion of events. It also includes specifically the responsibility for audio engineering, lighting and
  stage setup of the three concert halls/stages. Interfaces with the campus Office of Instructional Resources to communicate equipment repair
  and replacement needs for classroom spaces.
• 20% Facilities, Scheduling, Keys, and Operations – Responsible for the daily management
  of facilities used by department staff, faculty, students, ensembles and classes. In accordance with University policy and in cooperation
  with Facilities Management, oversees all music department facilities and arranges for repair and maintenance by campus services. Variable
  schedule, which includes frequent night and weekend work. Must be able to perform frequent moderate lifting (20-50 lbs). Academic year hours
  for this position will primarily be scheduled during afternoon and evening hours, but will vary depending on the volume and complexity of
  events each week. The summer quarter schedule of work hours are generally weekdays during business hours. Assists in the scheduling and
  logistics related to the facility and music performance activities.
• 15% Production Management – At the direction of the Production
  and Events Manager, assists with set building, shop operations, production administration and the training of student ushers, technicians,
  student sound and lighting technicians, and student house management staff. Responsible for purchasing supplies such as small props,
  supplies for set use, tool replacement, paint, hardware, cables, and replacement parts.
• 15% Recording and Sound Engineering –
  Responsible for facilitating and engineering students’ academic recording projects such as recitals, compositions, and audition tapes.
  Coordinates and schedules recording sessions in department spaces and, in cooperation with Instructional Development, the Kerr Hall
  recording studio. Also responsible for post-production of those recordings.
• 5% Purchasing – Responsible for purchasing supplies such
  as small props, supplies for set use, tool replacement, paint, hardware, cables, and replacement parts. Prepares billing for department
  space and equipment rentals.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be
required to comply with the University of California Policy on
Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must
participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a
request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date
(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional
requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a
University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare
Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is
not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal
law.

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