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Posted: 30-Apr-25
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6185564
Technical Director
Position Information
Position Title: Technical Director
Department: Theatre and Dance
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56916
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo, is seeking a Technical Director to oversee and manage all 12+ workspaces within the department. These spaces are multi-purpose, used for classes, creative research, and productions, and are reconfigured throughout the day to accommodate various programming needs.
In this role, you will:
In this role, you will:
- Provide expertise in Technical Direction. This includes providing expertise in technical and entertainment industry standards, contractual agreements and guidelines, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and guests in various roles, supervise crews, interact with university departments and community entities, and uphold academic excellence.
- Manage space, equipment, inventories, issue keys, and provide access to primary users and students. Supervise load-ins and loadouts, ensure safe use of shop tools and theatrical equipment, and mentor students during office hours. Coordinate with outside clients to schedule events, confirm technical needs, and ensure a safe environment.
- Supervise Technicians: Coordinate work schedules so that production needs are met and that spaces are staffed appropriately; assign duties to full-time staff and part-time crew for productions, special projects, repair and maintenance activities, and organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines related to the production season.
- Be present at performances to ensure compliance with departmental policies and troubleshoot theatre technology as needed. Be able to actively troubleshoot theatre technology at performance call times to ensure all UB EH&S, CFA, OSHA, ANSI, and industry safety practices are followed.
- Supervise space; including theatres, studios, classrooms, and shops. Serve as the primary production supervisor for the Katherine Cornell Theatre and Rehearsal Workshop.
- Collaborate with department leadership to create and maintain production budgets, manage the expenditure database, purchase and reconcile as needed, and work with student directors on budget and purchases.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest interdisciplinary academic unit at the University at Buffalo. With 30 departments, 16 academic programs and 23 centers and institutes in the arts and humanities, natural sciences and mathematics and the social sciences, the College offers more academic options than any other unit on campus.
Learn more:
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in technical theatre, or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Minimum of three years of experience in live event production or related work
- Knowledge of best practices and safe working procedures in all areas of technical theatre and able to promote and cultivate a safe and organized work environment.
- Ability to plan, problem-solve and work efficiently in stressful situations and troubleshoot theatre technical needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- Knowledge of CAD drafting and digital practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Technical Direction and in one or more of the following areas: Electrics, Sound, Video.
- MFA in technical direction or related field.
- Experience in higher education setting, especially in arts programming.
- Strong communication, leadership abilities, organizational skills, and work habits.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to position stage weights weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work at heights, which includes moving on a truss, weight loading, up-rigging, and working from a elevated work platform.
- Hours routinely include days, nights, weekends and long production shifts.
Salary Range
$63,000 - $67,000
Special Instructions Summary
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Nicole Hayden
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: HR Specialist
Contact's Email: nhayden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0729
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/29/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 06/05/2025
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About University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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