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Director of Operations

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Posting Details
Position Information

Job Title Director of Operations
Union Level
Department Conservatory of Music
Campus Stockton
Posting Number 201304329P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Additional time may be required.
Position End Date
Open Date 07/10/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose
Pacific's Conservatory of Music seeks an innovative and broadly minded colleague to advance and professionalize operations in the Conservatory as the Director of Operations. The successful candidate will be versed in and model the connections between performing, music industry, recording, and administrative careers emerging in creative sector industries. In partnership with Pacific faculty and staff colleagues, the successful candidate will help supervise staff and students and oversee all music facilities activities in six spaces on Pacific's Stockton Campus.
Essential Functions
  • Oversee Conservatory concerts and events (150 per year).
  • Supervise a Stage and Technical Director (12 month staff role).
  • Lead Weekly Operations Team Meetings.
  • Coordinate scheduling for Conservatory performance, rehearsal, and classroom facilities.
  • Operate and/or supervise the usage of event-based lighting, sound, recording, and stage equipment supportive of live music and/or recorded/streamed events.
  • Supervise, train, assign, and coordinate the work of employees, including staff, students, and student employees.
  • Manage daily, weekly, and annual rehearsal and performance logistics across six facilities.
  • Recommend the purchase of technical equipment.
  • Manage Conservatory inventory and equipment.
  • Model precision, calm, and clarity in preparation for and during live performance settings.
  • In consultation with Pacific's Facilities teams, generate invoices and prepare quotes and contracts for the use of Conservatory concert facilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
    Collaborate with other campus support units and administrators to ensure efficient operations and act as a liaison to ensure compliance with institutional rules and regulations.
  • Be responsible for emergency response plans for the Conservatory; liaison to the University's Pacific alert team.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in performing arts related field(s), or two (2) years of full-time experience in the same or similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education coursework.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in an evolving work environment with regularly changing priorities, schedules, or operational demands.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) or more years of increasing experience in venue management field.
  • Experience in producing and streaming live performance events and in post-production archival procedures.
  • Experience in musical theater and/or opera productions as stage and/or technical director roles.
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures for performing arts spaces, inclusive of theater spaces, concert halls, rehearsal halls, and in academic instruction and event management and the ability to implement and sustain them in academic settings.
  • Demonstrated operations ability and success in highly volume performing arts fields.
  • Excellent customer service orientation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, especially in managing event logistics, calling shows, and establishing sustainable and written facilities operations protocols.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven staff and operations management and supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and assignments and achieve outcomes.
  • Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity in all its forms.
  • Flexible and effective when experiencing changes in work task, environment, or conditions.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment/Workweek/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in the standard office environment with use of computer and phone, occasionally requires work out of doors or in large auditoria with exposure to warmer or cooler temperatures.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range $70,304 to $82,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

 

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