Technical Director SPVR

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Technical Director SPVR
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Other
Department	MGSA - Theater Arts
Overview	Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Technical Director SPVR for the Theater department at Mason Gross School of the Arts ( MGSA). Among the key duties of the position are the following: Executes the scenic elements for all productions produced by the Theater Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts. 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. Ensures that all University safety protocols and procedures are observed. Maintains and demonstrates a professional artistic and technical level of working in the shops. Interacts with both professional and student workers both as designers and technicians and must be sensitive to the needs and skill levels of both groups.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
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.
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. Five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills. Strong computer literacy. Thorough understanding of theatrical production and professional practice is required.
Preferred Qualifications	ETCP Certifiication and First Aid Training.
Equipment Utilized	Wood shop. Metal shop. Power tools. Rigging systems. Hydraulic lift. Microsoft Office. AutoCAD. Vectorworks.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to lift, push, and/or pull heavy objects using appropriate tools. Comfortable on ladders and at significant heights. Some weekend and evening hours will be required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0158
Posting Open Date	01/24/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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