Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private Christian university located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is committed to providing a high-quality liberal arts education in a Christ-centered community. The university offers various undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth. Its College of the Arts is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression through its diverse range of programs in dance and music. The dance and music departments strive to provide students with both a rigorous artistic curriculum and a supportive community to help them grow as performers, educators, and leaders. These programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), ensuring high standards of academic and artistic quality.
The Production Manager for Dance and Music plays a vital role within the College of the Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University. This management position is responsible for providing comprehensive production management, administrative support, and operational assistance specifically tailored to the Dance and Music programs. The role includes overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide variety of artistic events such as performances, concerts, recitals, festivals, guest artist residencies, and other special events. By efficiently managing resources, communication, and logistics, the Production Manager ensures a seamless and professional experience that enhances the educational mission of the university. This includes managing travel and accommodations for guest artists, coordinating the movement and setup of production equipment, producing event programs, and handling financial processes such as purchase orders and budgeting.
Additionally, this position offers critical support to the departmental chairs by managing calendars, facilitating data collection for accreditation, maintaining detailed academic records, and assisting with faculty and student participation in external events. The Production Manager also supports recruitment and daily departmental operations, ensuring that supplies, equipment, and facilities are available and properly managed. The role calls for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong sense of professionalism and customer service, along with the technical and organizational skills necessary to manage complex projects and budgets. This position requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the campus and an understanding of higher education culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in dance, music, arts management, or event production to join a vibrant university community that values Christian faith, academic excellence, and creative expression. Employment type and salary details are based on university policies, typically reflective of higher education staff positions. Prospective candidates should be prepared to work flexible hours when required during peak event seasons and to perform duties that support both the artistic vision and operational efficiency of the departments. The position contributes significantly to enriching the student experience by enabling artistic events that showcase talent and foster community engagement, consistent with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s mission to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly.
The Production Manager for Dance and Music plays a vital role within the College of the Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University. This management position is responsible for providing comprehensive production management, administrative support, and operational assistance specifically tailored to the Dance and Music programs. The role includes overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide variety of artistic events such as performances, concerts, recitals, festivals, guest artist residencies, and other special events. By efficiently managing resources, communication, and logistics, the Production Manager ensures a seamless and professional experience that enhances the educational mission of the university. This includes managing travel and accommodations for guest artists, coordinating the movement and setup of production equipment, producing event programs, and handling financial processes such as purchase orders and budgeting.
Additionally, this position offers critical support to the departmental chairs by managing calendars, facilitating data collection for accreditation, maintaining detailed academic records, and assisting with faculty and student participation in external events. The Production Manager also supports recruitment and daily departmental operations, ensuring that supplies, equipment, and facilities are available and properly managed. The role calls for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong sense of professionalism and customer service, along with the technical and organizational skills necessary to manage complex projects and budgets. This position requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the campus and an understanding of higher education culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in dance, music, arts management, or event production to join a vibrant university community that values Christian faith, academic excellence, and creative expression. Employment type and salary details are based on university policies, typically reflective of higher education staff positions. Prospective candidates should be prepared to work flexible hours when required during peak event seasons and to perform duties that support both the artistic vision and operational efficiency of the departments. The position contributes significantly to enriching the student experience by enabling artistic events that showcase talent and foster community engagement, consistent with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s mission to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music or dance administration, arts management, or performing arts management
- Preferred experience of 1+ years in higher education or performing arts event production
- Ability to work non-routine hours during peak times
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods
- Ability to traverse campus and stairs
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in music or dance administration, arts management, or performing arts management
- Preferred experience in higher education setting or event production/coordination in performing arts
- Strong customer service orientation
- Professionalism in communication and work ethic
- Ability to provide spiritual support consistent with Christian faith
- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances
- Analytical thinking and decision-making skills
- High attention to detail
- Knowledge of business, financial, and budget concepts
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Creativity in problem-solving
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Strong project and time management skills
- Results oriented and accountable
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Technological aptitude and quick learner of new technologies
Job Duties
- Manage the production of dance and music events, concerts, and productions
- Attend and lead production meetings for the dance and music departments
- Coordinate guest artist and clinician travel and housing
- Produce and coordinate movement of production equipment to and from off-site venues
- Research, manage, and coordinate procurement of equipment for productions
- Produce and design performance programs for all dance and music events
- Coordinate and manage participation in competitions and festivals
- Oversee financial operations related to productions, including processing purchase orders and invoices
- Provide comprehensive support to department chairs, managing calendars and travel arrangements
- Maintain detailed academic records for students
- Coordinate faculty and student participation in external events
- Assist with student registration and enrollment corrections
- Support daily departmental operations by ensuring availability of supplies and equipment
- Process financial documents
- Manage department visa statements
- Assist with budgeting and financial planning
- Assist in preparation of financial reports
- Serve as liaison between departments and university offices
- Support recruitment efforts by organizing materials and coordinating travel
- Oversee scheduling of departmental facilities
- Manage and track production equipment and supplies
- Coordinate transport of production equipment for off-site events
Job Criteria
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