ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-TECHNICAL-ALYS STEPHENS CENTER

Job Summary
To assist the Technical Director in overseeing technical production for live events across various UAB Arts departments. To assist in managing all stages of production, including design, budgeting, preproduction, on-site coordination, and post-production. To take charge of decision-making in the absence of the Technical Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Helps the Technical Director (TD) manage and train the technical team and a large number of part-time technical over-hires. Serves as the point of contact and representative of the organization in the absence of the TD, or as appointed by the TD, for artists/agencies, internal/external rental clients, and UAB Arts departments to review and assess technical riders, advance events/shows, and create plans for the day of show (load‑in, hangs/focus, technical rehearsals, strikes, and venue transitions). Works alongside the TD to communicate with Senior Directors to determine event scope, design deliverables, proposed budgets, and timelines by given deadlines. Provides expertise on national best practices, standards, and equipment usage as set by the industry.

Assists with technical renovations, ongoing maintenance, and equipment for three facilities – Stephens Center, Abroms‑Engel Institute of Visual Art, and ArtPlay House – under the direction and guidance of the TD. Helps monitor the amortization schedule and plan of technical equipment. Attends meetings and walk‑throughs involving directors, clients, and other stakeholders to discuss technical operations and needs. Helps the TD ensure buildings are up‑to‑code and staff are appropriately certified.

Helps the TD ensure tech team staff adhere to UAB policy and guidelines regarding HR, financial affairs, and vendors. Maintains good standing and positive relationships with technical vendors. Partners with the Facilities Manager where facilities and technical systems overlap.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range
$45,395 – $66,400

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design, Technology, Theatre Production, Entertainment Industry, Music, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Currently certified as OSHA 10‑hour General Industry preferred.

EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location
University

Job Category
Clerical & Administrative

Organization
061002000 ASC Production

Employee Status
Regular

Shift
Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Work Arrangement
Onsite (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

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