UCO Jazz Lab Director

Position Classification:

Regular full-time salaried exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visitWhy Work at UCO

General Schedule:

Position typically works 40 hours per week varies to include days evenings and weekends.

Position Overview:

Provide operational technical and administrative leadership for the Jazz Lab facility by overseeing live sound and recording studio systems venue operations event scheduling personnel budgets and strategic initiatives. Manage and maintain the technical integrity of hardware and software systems audio equipment inventory and media supplies. Supervise Jazz Lab professional and student staff. Reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Design.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

• Direct and facilitate all Jazz Lab events including ticketed performances rentals recording sessions recitals fundraisers and other special events. Collaborate with the Director of Jazz Studies and School of Music faculty to schedule Jazz Lab use in support of academic programs and shared facility needs.
• Manage approved operational resources including budgets personnel equipment and facilities within parameters established by the Deans Office. Supervise Jazz Lab professional and student staff including recruitment hiring onboarding work planning coaching performance management and personnel actions. Develop and implement individual performance plans for full-time staff.
• Develop and implement annual strategic plans operational goals policies procedures and performance metrics to support continuous improvement and assess program effectiveness. Present recommendations and operational updates to the Dean as needed.
• Oversee the operation maintenance and lifecycle planning of live sound recording studio and related technical systems to ensure safe reliable and professional performance environments.
• Prepare coordinate and administer performer contracts in accordance with university policies. Coordinate with Hideaway Pizza to ensure food and beverage service for scheduled events.
• Collaborate with the College of Fine Arts & Design on marketing and promotional initiatives. Oversee the Jazz Lab website and maintain the public performance calendar and social media platforms to promote Jazz Lab events and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university and at least three years of professional experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of professional music performance music venue management live sound reinforcement recording studio technology and the ability to collaborate with academic programs in a shared-use facility. Demonstrated ability to apply professional expertise exercise sound judgment and achieve positive organizational outcomes. Appropriate professional accomplishments and credentials required.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

Masters degree in Jazz Studies Music Arts Administration Audio Engineering or a related field. Experience with program development institutional assessment strategic planning and employment within a collegiate environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong leadership skills including systems thinking strategic planning operational execution negotiation change management resilience and the ability to recruit develop and lead high-performing teams. Knowledge of professional live sound reinforcement recording studio operations stage and studio preparation audio systems ticketing and box office technology and event production. Excellent oral and written communication organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.