Notice Date
July 2, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A20; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm; hours are flexible based on event schedule and touring requirements. Will include some evening and weekend work.
General Description
Responsible for performance and outreach activities of the Department of Music, including tour planning and management for music ensembles; management of the University’s annual Christmas Festival Celebration Concerts; and scheduling all music department performance activities on campus. Reports to the department chair.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Manage three annual and one biennial international ensemble tours including developing, planning and overseeing tour budget, developing long-range touring objectives and destinations; arranging venues, and travel arrangements.
- Manage the Christmas Celebration concerts (currently four; one in Portland, one in Seattle, and two on campus).
- Schedule all Music Department performance related activities on campus (circa 150 events per year).
- Coordinate use of performance and rehearsal space in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center including Lagerquist Concert Hall as well as other venues on campus.
- Facilitate concert hall logistics. Serve as liaison with Conferences and Events for scheduling non-department events.
- Administer house management responsibilities at concert sites; hire, train and supervise student lobby staff; oversee lobby ticket sales.
- Initiate budget transactions for tours, Christmas concerts, and outreach activities.
- Supervise and coordinate outreach activities throughout the year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work and contribute as a member of a team, nurturing good working relationships with faculty and staff.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and track simultaneous complex projects.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the musical arts.
- Ability to use initiative and independent judgment in non-routine matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Netscape Communicator Professional.
Required Qualifications
- Three years job-related work experience, part of which may be satisfied by related education and training.
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
