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Name of Incumbent(s) (if applicable): VACANT
Position #: 40045
Current Title: Theatre Technician I (Classified)
Department: Music & Dance
Current Range: 30
College/Division:
Liberal Arts
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( X ) New position : Proposed Range: 2
Proposed Title: NCH Technical Director, UNR Music & Dance Department
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Employee’s Signature
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Andrea Lenz
Chair, Music & Dance
Director/Chair/Dean Heather Hardy
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
Date
Date
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost & Secretary of Institution
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Job Class Code:
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code:
Range: 2
Effective Date: 11/1/2008
Approved Title:
________________Technical Director, NCH_____________________________________
Employee Signature
Date
(Employee sign and send to HR for personnel file after PDQ approval for personnel file)
Rev: 2/5/2008
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Technical Director manages the Nightingale Concert Hall (NCH) facilities in the University of
Nevada, Reno Music and Dance Department. This individual collaborates with faculty and the
community in providing leadership, event planning and scheduling, management and maintenance of
equipment and materials, and compliance with safety standards. This individual oversees all
technology within the Hall. This individual supervises student technical staff and coordinates all
technical equipment set-ups and breakdowns. This individual serves as the NCH liaison for all events.
This individual serves the department’s mission to maintain professional management of the facility
and increase the departmental expertise.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Facility Operations
 Serve as the primary contact for the oversight of the NCH
 Identify the appropriate and effective use of equipment to enhance the outcome of events by
working with faculty, staff and patrons of the Hall
 Create and implement policies and procedures for the Hall
 Ensure compliance with safety standards for the Hall
 Manage the recording library
40% - Budget and Equipment Management
 Ensure that NCH makes a profit in order to cover certain expenses related to the Hall
 Manage NCH revenue and expenses ensuring appropriate expenditures are billed to the event
 Assess the need for and purchase technical equipment, materials and supplies
 Maintain detailed inventory of equipment
 Set-up, breakdown, run and troubleshoot technical instruments including computers, AV
equipment, sound and lighting systems
 Ensure security of technical equipment
 Inspect and coordinate regular maintenance and repair of specialized sound and lighting
equipment
 Remain educated to keep up with the knowledge of the latest technology
10% - Staff Supervision
 Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule student technical staff
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
The Technical Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Nightingale Concert Hall
which serves as a premiere campus venue for high profile guest speakers and contracted
performances as well for university dance and music productions. The Technical Director has direct
and significant impact on the quality of productions in the Hall affected by the functioning of lighting
and sound equipment and other technology, materials and supply handling and scheduling. The
artistic contributions of the Technical Director are highly visible to campus and community audiences
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and essential to maintaining quality events. The position operates independently and has the freedom
to make changes to the events schedule and to resolve conflicts. Poor performance or decision
making affects the quality of events which may in turn impact community perceptions of the
department and the university, the quality of the educational experience, community support and
donations, and future performer commitments.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Acoustical shell set-up
 Audio visual (lighting and sound systems)
 Computer software and hardware
 University, college, department and NSHE policies and Procedures
 Safety standards
 Event coordination
 Budget management
Skills:
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Organizational and time management
Supervisory skills
Mechanical ability
Proficient in the use of a personal computer using the Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in written and oral communication
Conflict and crisis management
Time management
Problem solving
Adaptability
Interpersonal relationships
Ability to:
 Prioritize projects and multitask
 Act in a professional manner when dealing with stressful situations
 Train, instruct, delegate and evaluate subordinates
 Schedule and coordinate events
 Work independently
 Work a flexible schedule; including working different shifts and weekends
 Meet the ever changing requirements and needs
 Collaborate with other faculty and patrons in planning and developing events
 Instruct patrons in the use of technical equipment being tactful and sensitive to their level of
technical ability and understanding
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal:
 Student employees to conduct on-site coordination of technology for multiple events
 Program coordinators/advisors and mid-level management to collaborate and develop
collaborative and innovative initiatives
 Department coordinators and mid-level management to negotiate, implement, and evaluate
policies, procedures, and operational systems for resource allocation and usage.
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Daily communication with faculty and students in order to schedule events and to create and
maintain a quality performance space (or venue). Contact also includes School of the Arts
faculty and staff regarding the coordination of activities in the Church Fine Arts building
External:
 Event planners who are on-site during events and programs such as representatives from the
Office of the President, representatives from the Board of Regents, elected officials, and other
program coordinators in order to implement use of technology
 Commercial retailers to administer continuity of service and address immediate technology
issues
 Community leaders including government officials, artists, and other entities to coordinate onsite logistics for technology and resolve problems.
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in a theatre and performing arts
production, theatre technology or similar setting, scheduling multiple events and
supervising staff
C. Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None