As one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music, the IU Jacobs School of Music (JSoM) plays a key role in educating performers, scholars, and music educators who influence music performance and education around the globe.
There are more than 1,600 students who study at the Jacobs School of Music benefit from the intensity and focus of a conservatory combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university.
The essence of a great music school is its faculty, and the more than 180 full-time faculty members in residence at the IU Jacobs School of Music include performers, scholars, and teachers of international renown. In addition, many top musicians and scholars come to the school each year to give master classes and guest lectures or to serve as visiting artistic directors, conductors, and faculty.
The breadth and number of performance opportunities are unparalleled in college music study, with the school offering more than 1,100 performances a year, including up to 7 fully staged operas. The school's facilities, including 5 buildings located in the heart of the IU Bloomington campus, comprise of outstanding recital halls, more than 170 practice rooms, choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, and more than 100 offices and studios.The grandest facility is the Musical Arts Center, which features technical capabilities that are among the best in the nation.
Job Summary
The Production Manager (Arts Production Leader) supervises and coordinates the production activities of the Musical Arts Center (MAC), including Indiana University Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater (IUJOBT) productions, Jacobs School concerts and events, and the activities of external agencies within the MAC.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Acts as a representative of the school and the MAC to non-JSoM vendors accessing and using the MAC spaces.
Ensures sufficient levels of staffing for productions and events, and contributes additional labor for performances as needed.
Responsible for accurately representing the MAC and IUJOBT's production progress, capacities, and needs to the school administration, and identifies and promotes necessary and/or valuable professional development opportunities for MAC technical staff.
Responsible for production timelines, schedules, workflows, and technical budgets, and serves as the primary liaison between designers and directors (internal and external) and the technical areas of the MAC.
Maintains and disseminates an accurate and up-to-date schedule of activities in all performance and technical areas and spaces of the MAC.
Oversees technical operations on a daily basis, including creating daily, weekly, semester, and season-based production schedules.
Works closely with technical department heads to ensure production deadlines are met and productions obstacles are overcome.
Develops, maintains, and adheres to a precise budget for each production need, allocating resources as needed for individual productions.
Maintains and shares a technical calendar for each space within the MAC to ensure complete and efficient space utilization.
Leads 6 full-time staff.
Assists in the hiring and supervision of part-time stage crew.
Schedules, facilitates, and assists with the load-in and load-out of staged productions.
Liaises with JSoM entities (e.g., academic and performance departments, External Affairs/Development) and coordinates/facilitates their use of the MAC for curricular and extra- or non curricular activities.
Interfaces with non-JSoM entities and vendors and facilitate/monitor their use of the MAC.
Fills role of Stage Manager when staff Stage Manager is unavailable.
Works closely with Audio Engineering and Sound Production Department, MAC House Manager, and JSoM.
Facilities Office to coordinate efforts, support, and schedules.
Reports to Assistant Dean for Artistic Operations; dotted line to Managing Director, MAC/IUJOBT.
General Responsibilities
Oversees the technical operations of the artistic concept, ensuring execution, and integrity of all productions.
Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define performing arts production methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority educational resources projects/initiatives.
Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase performing arts production initiatives.
Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotions, performance management, and dismissals.
Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources for the area of performing arts productions, including involvement negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale performing arts productions with wide audiences in support of arts initiatives.
Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry performing arts production standards, technologies, procedures, and metrics; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
Works collaboratively with other performing arts leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures.
Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as technical advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to performing arts production.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in performing arts or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in performing arts or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years in a related performing arts field
1 year of management experience in a related performing arts field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient in communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Effective conflict management skills
Builds and manages effective teams
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Sr. Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Performing Arts Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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