Intermittent Coordinator, Theatre Production - Youngstown State University : Job Details

Summary of Position

Coordinates and provides technical direction and supervision for theater productions including set construction and striking of sets. Oversees and participates in performance preparation activities including lighting, sound, rigging, and set construction. Ensures the day-to-day functionality of the assigned area's operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies. The class generally determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures the day-to-day functionality of the assigned area's operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of a department's/division's overall programs and/or services.

Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of the department's/division's overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with the department's/division's (or University's) policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to the department's/division's programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components thereof.

Prepares for and attends events.

Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Intermittent, as needed by the department.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Director, Dana School of Music & University Theatre

Qualifications and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.

Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; two years of experience in a theatre scene shop.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Theatre; experience working in a scene and wood shop; basic carpentry skills; experience coordinating production and performance schedules.