Assistant Production & Operations Manager

Position Number: 40077096

Payroll Title: SCENE TCHN SR (006332)

Job Code: 006332

Job Open Date: 07/10/26

Application Review Begins: 07/27/26

Department Code (Name): MUSC (MUSIC DEPT)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): TX

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Contract

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $32.91/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $32.91 to $39.55/hour.

Work Location: Music - 301

Working Days and Hours: Variable Schedule

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music is a dynamic community of distinguished faculty performers, composers, and scholars, talented and promising graduate and undergraduate students, and a dedicated team of professional staff. We are a multi-faceted department with a fully established research and professional programs with degrees in composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and multiple areas of music performance. The department also puts on a wide range of productions from large operas to small world music series ensembles and everything in between. For more information about our department, please visit htps://www.music.ucsb.edu

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Production & Operations Manager performs the full array of duties necessary to fully service the technical production, facility requirements and equipment needs of the Music Department's events, and supervises the technical support for rehearsals, performances, master classes and guest artists. At the direction of the Production and Events Manager (PEM), is responsible for many of the operational duties, aspects of scheduling, monitoring the physical plant for upkeep and repair needs, and submitting and tracking work orders for facilities repair and maintenance as necessary. The Operations Manager works with student, community, and campus organizations that use department facilities for campus events, particularly over the summer months when departmental music events are infrequently scheduled. In conjunction with PEM, participates in the training of student workers in audience safety, front of house, and stage technician skills including lighting and sound. Responsible for the distribution, management and collection of keys for department facilities. Responsible for the assignment of teaching assistant office space, student practice rooms, student lockers and department instruments assigned to student musicians. The Operations Manager is responsible for inventory and maintenance of all AV equipment, stage lighting and sound equipment, instruments, tools, and other departmental equipment. Will process and upload all performance recordings for library archival purposes and distribution. Also regularly serves as the evening performance manager for the department events, ensuring that the technical needs of events are met.

Required Qualifications:

1-3 years Experience in stage technician skills including lighting and sound.

1-3 years Experience with and technical understanding of AV equipment, stage lighting, and sound equipment, instruments, and tools.

1-3 years Experience with Event Production & Management

1-3 years Experience with Sound Recording and Engineering

1-3 years Experience with set building and other aspects of stagecraft

Proficient in Theater Operations and Stagecraft

Solid ability to handle multiple tasks under the pressure of deadlines, with frequent interruptions.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a staff team member.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic proficiency with database software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Solid knowledge of Audio/Video equipment, stage lighting, and sound recording.

Strong Customer Relations Skills

Ability to lead a team

Familiarity with stagecraft and theater operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Special Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory criminal history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 45% Technical Supervisor - Serves as the on-site Stage Manager for performances in department spaces and occasional off-campus venues. Responsible for running and supervising department events including performances, rehearsals, master classes, and special event lectures in conjunction with the Production and Events Manager (PEM). This includes evaluating the technical needs of performers and providing necessary equipment, instruments and supplies in support of scheduled events and properly securing all resources and facilities at the conclusion of events. It also includes specifically the responsibility for audio engineering, lighting and stage setup of the three concert halls/stages. Interfaces with the campus Office of Instructional Resources to communicate equipment repair and replacement needs for classroom spaces.
• 20% Facilities, Scheduling, Keys, and Operations - Responsible for the daily management of facilities used by department staff, faculty, students, ensembles and classes. In accordance with University policy and in cooperation with Facilities Management, oversees all music department facilities and arranges for repair and maintenance by campus services. Variable schedule, which includes frequent night and weekend work. Must be able to perform frequent moderate lifting (20-50 lbs). Academic year hours for this position will primarily be scheduled during afternoon and evening hours, but will vary depending on the volume and complexity of events each week. The summer quarter schedule of work hours are generally weekdays during business hours. Assists in the scheduling and logistics related to the facility and music performance activities.
• 15% Production Management - At the direction of the Production and Events Manager, assists with set building, shop operations, production administration and the training of student ushers, technicians, student sound and lighting technicians, and student house management staff. Responsible for purchasing supplies such as small props, supplies for set use, tool replacement, paint, hardware, cables, and replacement parts.
• 15% Recording and Sound Engineering - Responsible for facilitating and engineering students' academic recording projects such as recitals, compositions, and audition tapes. Coordinates and schedules recording sessions in department spaces and, in cooperation with Instructional Development, the Kerr Hall recording studio. Also responsible for post-production of those recordings.
• 5% Purchasing - Responsible for purchasing supplies such as small props, supplies for set use, tool replacement, paint, hardware, cables, and replacement parts. Prepares billing for department space and equipment rentals.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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