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PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job ID21976-7960
CompanyMcMaster University
LocationHamilton
ProvinceON
Date Posted2018-08-20
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

Department, Unit or Project Description:

The Faculty of Humanities is dedicated to cultivating a teaching and research environment which reflects the highest standards of our disciplines, and to undertaking ventures in new areas of interdisciplinary inquiry and pedagogy. In the Arts, we continue to strive for a balance between the best traditions of Humanities education and the new forms of knowledge emerging within and at the intersections of disciplines. By learning from past and pressing issues facing our global world today, we promote advances in knowledge that make innovative, positive differences in the diverse lives of our students.

Job Summary:

Management of LR Wilson Hall performing arts Facilities, Robinson Memorial Theatre, the Dr. Robert and Andree Rheaume Fitzhenry Studios, T13 Performance Lab, TSH B124 and TSH 118 and other related facilities within the School of the Arts;

Accountabilities:

Operations:

  • General management, production management and technical direction of performing arts venues. Support of the Academic goals of user departments related to production of art objects, live performance, filmic, televisual, photographic and sound studio practice.
  • Primary contact for external use of facilities. Specifier and signatory for all contracts for rental of facilities and provision of services within.
  • Liaise with other University Departments to ensure events are designed and serviced to meet the highest standards. Organize and collaborate with co-curricular student groups, faculty driven projects and conferences.
  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures, methodology, control and operations documentation and training materials, to ensure proper and effective operation of performing arts, classroom and studio facilities;Prepare overall budget recommendations, in consultation with faculty and staff, for presentation to the Dean. Overall responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures in the performing spaces and Fitzhenry Studio related to facilities and purchasing.

Personnel Management:

• Management of unionized employees;

• Ensuring that unit activities comply with prescribed safety requirements and all related policies;

• Ensuring that all work is performed to University standards and policies;

• Trains, mentors and advises student support staff

• Advises current students and student organizations.

• Encourages a collaborative environment between students, faculty and staff in curricular, co-curricular, and professional settings.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in related field

Experience:

  • 10 years + in industry

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/activities,
  • Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multitask and maintain focus in a faced paced environment with many interruptions
  • Ability to work with highly motivated faculty and students who take an independent and experimental approach towards their discipline.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Proven technical expertise to manage and operate a complex art venues
  • Experience of the negotiation of contracts
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Experience in managing budgets
  • Experience with community outreach and program development

Leadership Effectiveness:

McMaster’s core leadership capabilities are designed to nurture employee engagement through best people practices.  All leaders will demonstrate these Leadership Capabilities by:  Taking a Strategic Approach; Communicating and Collaborating; Developing People; Investing in Relationships; Championing Change and Innovation; and Driving Results.

 McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.



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