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Coordinator of Productions and Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
$24.38 – $30.48 per hour
Administrative
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Coordinator of Productions and Technology provides operational, administrative, and budgetary support for the Center for Advancing Arts Research (CFAAR) and the Virtual Imaging Technology Lab (VITAL) in the College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University.
Major Duties:
-Manages facility rentals and event bookings, including client communications, contract and invoice preparation. -Manages front-of-house operations, including ticketing services, patron support, and customer service activities. -Handles marketing, promotion, and social media. -Provides lead budgetary support, including budget monitoring, tracking, reconciliation, forecasting, and allocation recommendations. -Prepares and analyzes budget reports to support financial planning and decision-making. -Manages office operations, including the procurement of supplies, equipment, and technology resources. -Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises student employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Some college coursework from an accredited institution. -Three years’ relevant experience. -Office experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases. -Experience with using and querying databases. -Experience with budget management. -Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
Desired Qualifications:
-Experience with event management. -Customer service experience. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Additional Position Information:
-Position is full-time, in-person on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo, MI.
-Finalist will be required to successfully complete Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Bookkeeping, and Office Manager skills assessments. -Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation -Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions:
-Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. -Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
The University: Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, discovery-driven, and globally engaged public university that stands out among America’s more than 4,000 higher education institutions. Founded in 1903, WMU has grown to become a major national research university enrolling more than 16,000 students from across the United States and 100 other countries. Based in Kalamazoo, WMU is a friendly, top-rated college town situated close to large urban centers, great jobs, and abundant recreational areas. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public R2 institutions in the nation designated as a doctoral university with higher research activities.
The College: The College of Fine Arts (CFA) consists of the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation which houses the Product Design and Interior Architecture and Design programs. All units in the College are nationally accredited. Facilities for the learning and practice of the arts at WMU are exceptional and compare favorably with other schools nationally with similar mission and scope. With a student body of about 1,322 the CFA entering class regularly has one of the highest academic profiles of any college. The College of Fine Arts is housed in the Dalton Center, the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, South and Central Kohrman Halls, Dunbar Hall, and the Gilmore Theatre Complex all gathered around or near Fountain Plaza. Students perform in three theatres, a 400-seat recital hall, three professional art galleries, and dance performance studios mounting over 400 performances annually. New technology-based curricula, a motion capture and virtual imaging technology lab, specialized computer labs, and other discipline specific laboratories. State-of-the-art facilities host exhibitions of student, faculty, and visiting artist works.
The Center for Advancing Arts Research is a newly renovated space for immersive experiences that provide opportunities to develop new areas of research , educational innovations, cutting edge creative performances, and intellectual property. There are three primary components: (1) a community engagement hub for creating educational opportunities and providing unique virtual and immersive capabilities for organizations and businesses; (2) a research and innovation center for work in extended reality while partnering with local research faculty, connecting disciplines around the country and beyond; and (3) a connector to the arts curriculum for the delivery of arts programs and other disciplines throughout the University.
The Virtual Imaging Technology Lab houses an incredible array of virtual and immersive imaging and entertainment technologies. Highlighted by a 28’x10’ LED Wall, the facility is outfitted with high-end graphics computers, professional video cameras, lighting and sound equipment, optical and suit-based motion capture systems, streaming technology and virtual reality headsets. Combining this variety and quality of technology under one roof allows designers, researchers, artists and creators to explore their unique vision. In addition to the main studio space, VITAL is also home to a dedicated streaming room, office space, and a small computer lab.
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
View original listingMajor Duties:
-Manages facility rentals and event bookings, including client communications, contract and invoice preparation. -Manages front-of-house operations, including ticketing services, patron support, and customer service activities. -Handles marketing, promotion, and social media. -Provides lead budgetary support, including budget monitoring, tracking, reconciliation, forecasting, and allocation recommendations. -Prepares and analyzes budget reports to support financial planning and decision-making. -Manages office operations, including the procurement of supplies, equipment, and technology resources. -Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises student employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Some college coursework from an accredited institution. -Three years’ relevant experience. -Office experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases. -Experience with using and querying databases. -Experience with budget management. -Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
Desired Qualifications:
-Experience with event management. -Customer service experience. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Additional Position Information:
-Position is full-time, in-person on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo, MI.
-Finalist will be required to successfully complete Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Bookkeeping, and Office Manager skills assessments. -Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation -Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions:
-Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. -Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
The University: Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, discovery-driven, and globally engaged public university that stands out among America’s more than 4,000 higher education institutions. Founded in 1903, WMU has grown to become a major national research university enrolling more than 16,000 students from across the United States and 100 other countries. Based in Kalamazoo, WMU is a friendly, top-rated college town situated close to large urban centers, great jobs, and abundant recreational areas. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public R2 institutions in the nation designated as a doctoral university with higher research activities.
The College: The College of Fine Arts (CFA) consists of the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation which houses the Product Design and Interior Architecture and Design programs. All units in the College are nationally accredited. Facilities for the learning and practice of the arts at WMU are exceptional and compare favorably with other schools nationally with similar mission and scope. With a student body of about 1,322 the CFA entering class regularly has one of the highest academic profiles of any college. The College of Fine Arts is housed in the Dalton Center, the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, South and Central Kohrman Halls, Dunbar Hall, and the Gilmore Theatre Complex all gathered around or near Fountain Plaza. Students perform in three theatres, a 400-seat recital hall, three professional art galleries, and dance performance studios mounting over 400 performances annually. New technology-based curricula, a motion capture and virtual imaging technology lab, specialized computer labs, and other discipline specific laboratories. State-of-the-art facilities host exhibitions of student, faculty, and visiting artist works.
The Center for Advancing Arts Research is a newly renovated space for immersive experiences that provide opportunities to develop new areas of research , educational innovations, cutting edge creative performances, and intellectual property. There are three primary components: (1) a community engagement hub for creating educational opportunities and providing unique virtual and immersive capabilities for organizations and businesses; (2) a research and innovation center for work in extended reality while partnering with local research faculty, connecting disciplines around the country and beyond; and (3) a connector to the arts curriculum for the delivery of arts programs and other disciplines throughout the University.
The Virtual Imaging Technology Lab houses an incredible array of virtual and immersive imaging and entertainment technologies. Highlighted by a 28’x10’ LED Wall, the facility is outfitted with high-end graphics computers, professional video cameras, lighting and sound equipment, optical and suit-based motion capture systems, streaming technology and virtual reality headsets. Combining this variety and quality of technology under one roof allows designers, researchers, artists and creators to explore their unique vision. In addition to the main studio space, VITAL is also home to a dedicated streaming room, office space, and a small computer lab.
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.