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The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the center of a world-class liberal arts education at Stanford University. H&S encompasses 23 departments—from Art and Art History, English, and History to Economics, Mathematics, and Biology—as well as 25 interdisciplinary programs. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

The Department of Theater and Performing Studies (TAPS) is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to partner with the department faculty and staff to achieve continued growth and preeminence in research and teaching. Reporting to the Chair of TAPS, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at H&S, the DFO will provide management oversight and direction for the operations, administration, and finances for the department. As the partner to the Chair, this critical leadership position will ensure sound management of the department and work with the Chair and faculty leaders on new and continuing educational programming and initiatives to enable the department to achieve its mission.

As a department dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek a candidate with excellent communication skills and advanced experience engaging marginalized communities, intersectionality, and critical awareness of systemic oppression.

Additionally, the DFO serves as the liaison to the school and university for administrative business matters for the department and partners with subject matter experts throughout the university in order to make recommendations and decisions as needed.

As the administrative leader for the department, the DFO provides leadership and direction for all administrative functions, including budgeting and financial management of approximately $6 million, planning for teaching and course offerings, student services, events, productions, marketing and publicity, programming for the departmental community, facilities, property management and space planning, information security, compliance, and safety.

The DFO manages department operations, establishes the administration’s organizational structure and environment, and has oversight for administrative policies and procedures in the department. In addition, the DFO oversees a team of twelve staff, directly supervising five, and performs tasks ranging from human resources to financial planning to faculty affairs.

This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

In this role, you will:

• Manage staff in the day-to-day operations for functional area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. Ensure work completion within schedule and constraints.
• May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs. 
• Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness. Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions as necessary. May lead process improvement for immediate unit.
• Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, technology and/or administrative functions. Work with the Chair and/or Dean’s Office regarding resources to support faculty activities and interests.
• Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures. 
• Manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting and reporting. 
• Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.
• Represent the unit’s business and academic operations within the organization/school. 
• Manage student and faculty program administration for their unit.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management or a combination of education and relevant experience.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
• Working knowledge of grants and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Strong knowledge in industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Able to keep abreast of general industry knowledge and trends

 In addition, highly desired skills include:

• Advanced experience engaging marginalized communities, intersectionality, and critical awareness of systemic oppression.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

The expected pay range for this position is $111,000 to $140,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow.We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture.We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you.Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun.Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources.Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Department of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University (TAPS) invites applicants for a non-tenure track full-time Lecturer position in Lighting Design in 2023-24. The position will be for 1 year initially with the possibility of continuing.

The Lecturer in Lighting Design will be responsible for teaching 3 courses and designing for 3 main stage shows. Additional duties will include supervising student assistants and serving as an advisor for the design process for student productions. 

All candidates must be not only committed to teaching, but also invested in expanding the field of theater. They are expected to provide evidence of teaching excellence, strong collaboration skills, collegiality, and the ability to work as a hands-on member of academic and production teams. 

Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as an ability to expand students’ cultural frameworks in an undergraduate academic environment are especially welcome. 

Candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 
• MFA or equivalent professional experience beyond the bachelor’s degree
• Professional design experience and college-level teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: lighting, video/projection design, and scenography
• A passion for growing the design program and helping students to start their professional careers in design
• Experience in designing educational productions, working with student and faculty directed projects. Being able to teach the practical aspects of your lighting design is a must. Proficiency in software relevant to their design area may include one or more of the following: Vectorworks, Lightwright, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Qlab.

Salary range starts at $75,000. Please submit application materials by April 15, 2023. 

Please submit the below to tapsteachingandfacultyaffairs[at]stanford.edu with “Lighting Lecturer Position” in the email subject line.

1. A statement of teaching philosophy
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A digital portfolio (PDF or online) of professional work
4. A list of three references with phone numbers and emails 

Letters of reference may be solicited later in the process.

Stanford TAPS has an undergraduate Theater and Performance Studies B.A. program with concentrations available in Acting and Theater-Making; an undergraduate Minor program with concentrations in Theater and Performance Studies and Dance; and Ph.D. and Ph.D. Minor programs in Theater and Performance Studies. The mission of the program is to combine academic scholarship with arts practice. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Stanford University Department of Theater and Performance Studies seeks non-equity stage managers to support all or some of our 2023-2024 Main Stage productions and a repertory production (Grad Rep) created by second-year Ph.D. students. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis starting immediately. To apply please email TAPS Production Manager Jane Casamajor janecasa@stanford.edu with a resume and cover letter.  

The School of Humanities & Sciences affirms its commitment to fostering a community that actively addresses issues of power and inclusion by forwarding social justice and equity at Stanford and beyond. We seek to uplift the thriving and belonging of all members through our practices, policies, and programs.

DATES:

1st Main Stage — devised non-musical: Prep Week 9/18/23 through Close 11/18/23

Grad Rep – multiple productions in rep: Prep Week mid-October 2023 through Close 2/10/24

2nd Main Stage — non-musical play: Prep Week 1/3/24 through Close 3/9/24

3rd Main Stage — musical: Prep Week 3/25/24 through Close 5/25/24

All productions will require at least 8 hours prior to prep week for onboarding to be scheduled at mutual convenience.  Roughly 4 of those hours will need to be on campus.

VENUES:

Main Stage Productions will be in either: 

• Harry J. Elam, Jr. Theater black box space that seats between 100-200 depending on the configuration.
• Memorial Auditorium, a 1700-seat Broadway-style proscenium theater.
• Pigott Theater, a 192-seat Proscenium theater.

Grad Rep will be in the Nitery Theater, an 83-seat black box.

 

Detailed draft schedules are available on request.

Rehearsals vary but are not more than 16 hours per week typically Monday through Thursday evening and Saturday daytime. One one-hour Zoom production meeting per week held during daytime business hours.

This is an hourly position with pay between $25.00/hr and $30.00/hr and is eligible for overtime.

Duties include working with undergraduate student assistant stage managers and student crew with limited previous experience. Coordinating with the stage management lecturer, department faculty, production manager, and staff to mentor those students. Attend all rehearsals, weekly production meetings, technical rehearsals, and performances. Ensure that the working environment is safe and supportive at all times. Collaborate with the director/directors/choreographers on daily schedule, including navigating multiple student scheduling conflicts, rehearsal reports, and production meeting notes. Track blocking, props, costumes, and other items as necessary. Create or oversee the creation of paperwork for the run crew. Attend a paper tech with director/choreographers and appropriate designers prior to tech. Coordinate and call cues during tech rehearsals and performances. Facilitate communication between student performers, artistic staff, production staff, stage management team, and crew. Ideal candidates will have previous experience creating rehearsal schedules, rehearsal/performance reports, props lists, costume change plots, and run crew documents in addition to coordinating rehearsals with large, diverse casts, coordinating tech rehearsals and calling cues during performances. May include lifting up to 30 pounds, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

 

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

 *Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.