Senior Coordinator for Dinner Theater

Position Information

Hiring Department: Dinner Theater

Reports To: Department Chair

Job Location: On-site; El Paso, TX

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $46,550 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, provides coordinating services, keeps official records, and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials, within areas of assigned responsibility.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Direction and Production Support 30%

• Oversee technical production activities from preliminary planning through execution and strike.
• Develop and implement production schedules, construction timelines, and labor plans in collaboration with Head of Scenery, scene shop foreman and production leadership.
• Evaluate, develop, and interpret technical drawings associated with scenery, rigging, lighting, and other production elements.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between artistic vision and production realization in scenery.
• Ensure productions are completed safely, efficiently, by adhering to and enforcing UTEP health and safety policies and procedures while meeting established timelines and budgetary parameters.
• Assist with coordinating staffing needs for productions, events, and technical activities as assigned.
• Assist with technical planning and implementation for productions, special events, and related activities.

Scenic Construction and Shop Operations 35%

• Serve as a technical supervisor for scenic construction activities.
• Develop detailed construction drawings, shop drawings, drafting packages, and technical documentation utilizing Vectorworks.
• Translate scenic designs into technically sound, safe, and buildable construction plans.
• Create material estimates, purchasing lists, construction schedules, and labor projections.
• Supervise the construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and strike of scenic elements.
• Coordinate scenic construction activities with shop personnel, student employees, and production crews.
• Assist in the maintenance of production facilities, rigging, and technical equipment.

Facilities and Safety 20%

• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Director of Production to oversee the maintenance, operation, and safety of all facilities and spaces managed by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing facility maintenance, inspections, rigging and equipment maintenance, and compliance with applicable safety requirements and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and industry safety standards.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices in all production and shop environments.
• Maintain awareness of current developments, technologies, and best practices in technical theatre.
• Report damaged or unsafe equipment and facilities in a timely manner.

Administrative Responsibilities 15%

• Support the maintenance of accurate records related to production operations, labor, inventory, and purchasing.
• Review cost estimates and budget information associated with scenic construction and technical production.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Attend production meetings and departmental meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all State of Texas and University policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsible for the supervision, coordination, training, and evaluation of student employees, teaching assistants, practicum students, contracted labor, and other assigned technical personnel. Provides leadership, direction, and mentorship consistent with university policies and professional production standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Technical Theatre or similar field.

and

Experience: Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA in Technical Theatre or related field and/or five years of professional and/or academic experience.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.