Production Administrator

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Production Administrator to support MPAP programs with year-round production logistics and scheduling. The role involves coordinating performances, rehearsals, and budgets, and collaborating with Program Directors and Opera and theatre operations teams to ensure smooth operations.

The position focuses on facilitating day-to-day production activities, season planning, and expanding local artist connections, with close work alongside the Operations Manager and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in theatre or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in production; stage, concert, theater management; administering budgets; coordinating a large number of events; working knowledge of USA and URTA contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental production logistical support for MPAP programs’ year-round initiatives and projects.
• Facilitate day-to-day operations of productions including Vocal Performance, Educational Theatre, Drama Therapy, Dance Education, and others as assigned.
• Schedule and oversee performances and rehearsals; manage project timelines and budgets.
• Serve as liaison between programs and other departments; assist with season planning and expansion of artist connections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre or related field

Tools

Windows

Mac OS

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Administrator provides fundamental production logistical support for MPAP programs’ year-round initiatives and projects, ensuring that advancing and performance logistics are executed efficiently and successfully. This production team member will facilitate the day-to-day operations of productions, which include productions for Vocal Performance,Educational Theatre, Drama Therapy, Dance Education, and other programs as assigned. They will collaborate closely with the Program Directors and Program Administrators as well as Directors and the Operations Manager to maintain all project timelines and budgets. This also includes scheduling and oversight of performances and rehearsals. This position will work as the primary production administrator for our season of productions. Working closely with the Program Directors and members of theatre operations teams,, they will also be deeply involved in season planning. This role will serve as liaison between programs and other departments, and help expand and deepen our local artist connections

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in theatre or related fieldRequired Experience: 3+ years experience in production; stage, concert, theater management ; administering budgets ; coordinating a large number of events; working knowledge of USA and URTA contractsPreferred Experience: 1+ years experience as a production team member college, professional, off-Broadway or Broadway theater.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations; able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather/analyze information skillfully. Computer literacy in Windows and Mac operating systems.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.