Item 9.L-August 5, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Position #(s): 17228
Current Title: Technical Director, UNR Theatre Department
Current Range: 2
(JCC:77488;3F;CM3501;CC271;E)
Department: Theatre and Dance
College/Division: Liberal Arts
Account #(s): 1101-112-2201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
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Proposed Title:
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JCC (Current
or new HR
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I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Robert Gander
Chair, Theatre and Dance
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Director/Chair/Dean
Scott Casper, Interim Dean, Liberal Arts
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 17228
EEO Code: 3F
CUPA Code: CM3501
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 271
Job Class Code: 77488
Range: 2
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, UNR THEATRE DEPARTMENT
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Technical Director, UNR Theatre Department
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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, UNR Theatre Department, manages the theatre facilities and supervises
students in set construction for all Nevada Repertory Company productions and summer theatre.
The individual collaborates with Theatre faculty in developing productions and managing academic
curriculum, especially in technical theatre and scenic design. The Technical Director has an active
role in individual instruction and provides professional management of equipment, materials,
maintenance and safety needs. This person serves the department’s mission to upgrade the
professional management of our facility and increase the departmental expertise in an essential part
of theatre studies.
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% - Scene Shop Operations and Laboratory Instruction
 Oversee operations and maintenance of scene shop, theatre facilities and storage areas
 Hire, train and supervise paid student shop assistants
 Instruct, train and supervise students working in scene shop for credit
 Maintain standards for safe working environment
 Purchase equipment, materials and supplies
 Teach technical theatre and scenic design competencies
30% - Technical Direction for Nevada Repertory Productions
 Collaborate with directors and designers to develop a production plan and calendar
 Supervise construction for each NRC production
 Collaborate in developing production budgets
 Attend all production meetings
 Supervise all technical rehearsals and performances of NRC productions
 Coordinate and oversee strikes (dismantling sets)
 Assist in developing work assignments for student production crews
 Assist director in training stage managers for each production
20% - Theatre Facilities Management
 Ensure safety and cleanliness standards for scene shop and storage areas
 Inspect and maintain equipment
 Maintain first aid supplies and safety equipment
 Report building repair and maintenance needs
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.
Level of Freedom:
The Technical Director has managerial control of a major area of theatre productions—the scene
shop, equipment, materials and storage facilities. This position helps to create high quality theatrical
sets that are the standard for theatre in northern Nevada.
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The technical director is responsible for executing the work of a scenic designer within budgets
established by the department chair. The technical director will possess great freedom until
irresolvable conflict arises in the collaborative process. If a director or scenic designer’s vision for
scenic elements cannot be facilitated within the provided budget or if the collaborative process
becomes contentious, the chair will mediate decisions that balance artistic need with fiduciary
responsibility.
The technical director has the same level of freedom that other Theatre faculty enjoy to affect the
educational experience of our students and the creative activities of Nevada Repertory Company
productions.
Impact:
The contributions of the Technical director support the teaching, service, and outreach goals of the
university. The technical director offers a class each semester and provides hands-on experiences
for students learning theatre arts preparing them for careers in theatre. Nevada Repertory Company
productions are attended by university students and community members for the greater Truckee
Meadows community.
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:
 Theatrical construction techniques
 Machinery, tools and equipment, including lighting and sound technology
 Safety rules and equipment
 Types and use of theatrical drawings and renderings
 Variety of set design and construction options and the literature available
Skills:
 Organizational and time management
 Working with tools and equipment and materials
 Communication—fluency, courtesy, effective listening
Ability to:
 Apply designer plans to set construction
 Instruct students in technical theatre activities
 Prepare production plans, calendars and budget
 Collaborate with other theatre faculty in planning and developing NRC plays
 Collaborate in curricular planning in technical theatre
 Teach Scenic Design and Technical Theatre courses
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
Theatre faculty, teaching and
administrative faculty
Students in laboratory
environment
School of the Arts faculty and
staff
Reason for Contact
To communicate and collaborate on both production and curricular
(teaching) matters
To work with to construct production sets and to teach the theatre
craft
To coordinate activities in the church Fine Arts building
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External
Community
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Reason for Contact
To interact and coordinate use of facilities
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.
Master’s of Fine Arts in Theatre from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis
in technical direction, theatre technology or appropriate design area
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and one year of experience in a college/university or similar scene
shop setting
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None