Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Technical Director Supervisor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Arts and Museums
Department	MGSA - Theater Arts
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Technical Director Supervisor for the Theater Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts. The Technical Director is responsible for the execution of the scenic elements for all productions produced by the Theater Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Delivers scenic elements on time, safely, and within the assigned budget. Develops cost estimates and construction drawings. Supervises carpentry staff in the execution of all scenic elements and is responsible for optimizing scenic department workflow and ensuring material resources are available on a timely basis. Monitors and maintains the Theater Department scene shop, warehouse, performance spaces, vehicles, and other department facilities. Works closely and in coordination with the Mason Gross Facilities Manager. Responsible for ensuring that all University safety protocols and procedures are observed. Expected to maintain and demonstrate a professional artistic and technical level of working in the shops and works with both professional and student designers and technicians.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	71087.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	89978.500
Annual Maximum Salary	108870.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Masters degree in Theater or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical director in a professional setting. A minimum of five years relevant experience in a similar function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills. A high level of computer literacy is expected.
Preferred Qualifications	ETCP Certified, First Aid Training.
Equipment Utilized	Wood shop; Metal shop, power tools; rigging systems, hydraulic lift; Microsoft Office; AutoCAD; Vectorworks
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Able to lift, push, and/or pull heavy objects using appropriate tools. Comfortable on ladders and at significant heights.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1466
Posting Open Date	05/22/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	Levin Theater, 85 George Street

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