Director of Operations

Primary Purpose:
Pacific’s Conservatory of Music seeks an innovative and
broadly minded colleague to advance and professionalize operations in the Conservatory as the Director of Operations. The successful
candidate will be versed in and model the connections between performing, music industry, recording, and administrative careers emerging in
creative sector industries. In partnership with Pacific faculty and staff colleagues, the successful candidate will help supervise staff and
students and oversee all music facilities activities in six spaces on Pacific’s Stockton Campus.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee Conservatory concerts and events (150 + per year).
• Supervise a Stage and Technical Director (12 month staff role).
• Lead Weekly Operations Team Meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling for Conservatory performance, rehearsal, and classroom
  facilities.
• Operate and/or supervise the usage of event-based lighting, sound, recording, and stage equipment supportive of live
  music and/or recorded/streamed events.
• Supervise, train, assign, and coordinate the work of employees, including staff, students,
  and student employees.
• Manage daily, weekly, and annual rehearsal and performance logistics across six facilities.
• Recommend the purchase of technical equipment.
• Manage Conservatory inventory and equipment.
• Model precision, calm, and
  clarity in preparation for and during live performance settings.
• In consultation with Pacific’s Facilities teams, generate invoices
  and prepare quotes and contracts for the use of Conservatory concert facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or
  requested.
  Collaborate with other campus support units and administrators to ensure efficient operations and act as a liaison to ensure
  compliance with institutional rules and regulations.
• Be responsible for emergency response plans for the Conservatory; liaison to
  the University’s Pacific alert team.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to
the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and
responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel
students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in performing arts related field(s), or two
  (2) years of full-time experience in the same or similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education
  coursework.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in an evolving work environment with regularly changing priorities, schedules, or
  operational demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of increasing experience in venue management
  field.
• Experience in producing and streaming live performance events and in post-production archival procedures.
• Experience in musical theater and/or opera productions as stage and/or technical director roles.
• Knowledge of standard
  operating procedures for performing arts spaces, inclusive of theater spaces, concert halls, rehearsal halls, and in academic instruction
  and event management and the ability to implement and sustain them in academic settings.
• Demonstrated operations ability and
  success in highly volume performing arts fields.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills.
• Excellent organizational
  skills, especially in managing event logistics, calling shows, and establishing sustainable and written facilities operations
  protocols.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven staff and operations management and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and assignments and achieve outcomes.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work
  successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity in all its forms.
• Flexible
  and effective when experiencing changes in work task, environment, or conditions.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people
  of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university
  setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical
Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard
and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment/Workweek/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in the standard office environment with use of
computer and phone, occasionally requires work out of doors or in large auditoria with exposure to warmer or cooler
temperatures.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to
drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving
record.

Hiring Range: $70,304 to $82,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities
of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an
offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a
release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals
related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32472

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