Operations Manager, School of Music

Essential Functions
Schedule rooms, oversee events, and maintain the calendar of the Strauss Performing Arts Center. Along with staff, operate lighting and sound equipment for the performing venues. Communicate regularly with Facilities Management regarding building maintenance, campus security, custodial and information services, as well as coordinate parking for events. Additionally, communicate with Public Safety to oversee the School’s security cameras and keep optimal access to the building including keys and access cards. Train, supervise, and evaluate an operations assistant and approximately ten student workers to ensure the School of Music is represented in the highest professional manner. Work with internal and external clients to book facility rentals and manage all events in the Strauss Performing Arts Center, including contracts with guest artists in the community and from out of town. Communicate with the Milo Bail Student Center for payment of building rentals. Publicize School of Music events through press releases, programs, website updates, and other communications in collaboration with University Communications. Maintain the School of Music equipment inventory, including maintenance checks. Along with the Coordinator of Music technology, oversee audiovisual needs of the School of Music. Troubleshoot logistical issues and solve problems in regards to space and venue to provide excellent customer service to patrons. Assist the Director of the School of Music as a member of the Advisory Committee, except for personnel matters.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree -Experience with scheduling software, Microsoft Office applications, and customer service. -Prior management experience. Microsoft Office Adobe programs, Working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment. Must work well with varied UNO units including but not limited to Parking Services, Catering, Facilities, and the Community Engagement Center. Must possess superior organizational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are also required.

Preferred Qualifications
Music Degree; Experience working in the arts, particularly music. UNO’s Event Management System ( EMS ) – preferred but not required

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Work Schedule
8-5; Variable