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How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and professional resume as a single PDF or Word document to careers.umich.edu (posting number 272095). Submitted materials should speak directly to the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the advertised position, highlighting how the role you are applying to aligns with your professional experience and career aspirations. Your submission will also be used to assess your written communication skills.

Application review will begin in mid-January. Questions about the application process can be directed to Dr. Sara Armstrong, CRLT Players Theatre Program Director, at [email protected]. Please use the subject line ?CRLT Players Position? for all related correspondence.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of the CRLT Theatre Program and collaborate closely with Players staff and company members to produce an annual season of professional development opportunities for members of the higher education community at U-M and other universities and disciplinary organizations. You will:

• Manage the scheduling, logistics, and finances for 40-60 Players sessions annually, liaising with clients to ensure that adequate event planning is done to support the successful delivery of programming
• Contribute to the logistical design of in-person and virtual events, oversee the production of session materials, and provide day-of event support for all Players programming
• Coordinate travel for all off-campus Players commitments
• Contribute to project management, pre-production preparations, day-of support, and post-production processing for 1-2 film productions annually
• Guide performers and other creatives new to the Players through university hiring procedures and company onboarding processes
• Process payroll for performers with a range of different university classifications (i.e. Temporary Employment, PeoplePay, Additional Pay)
• Oversee compliance with and administration of contracts, ensuring adherence to relevant policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with CRLT's Business Administrator and external personnel to coordinate grants, track budget expenditures, forecast program revenue, and perform related administrative tasks
• Document relevant meeting & programs in CRLT's database of services
• Contribute to Players strategic planning in alignment with CRLT?s organizational goals and values
• Serve on CRLT-wide teams and working groups

Who We Are

The CRLT Players Theatre Program (often referred to as The Players is made up of performing arts professionals and educational developers, and is housed within U-M's Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. We create arts-based educational interventions in university settings for audiences of instructors and administrators. Pairing short, applied theatre or film performances with facilitated discussions, our programs work to highlight the experience of individuals marginalized in higher education and to enhance participants? abilities to advance equity through their professional practices.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your dependents, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Access to mental health resources, through both comprehensive health insurance (see link above) and Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave

Required Qualifications*

• 3+ years of experience in performing arts administration and/or event planning
• Ability to manage complex flows of information related to a high number of projects with varying scopes, timelines, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in contract administration
• Experience in coordinating travel (i.e., booking flights, arranging ground transportation, securing lodging, preparing itineraries)
• Deep familiarity with Google Suite office tools, experience using virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Hangout) for meetings and events, and a willingness to explore and learn new technologies
• Demonstrated commitment and experience contributing to the cultivation of a collegial, equitable, and accessible working environment
• Ability to move within workspace to access necessary materials; ability to travel between buildings to deliver materials, including small set pieces and stage props; ability to regularly lift and move equipment and supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

• The Players recognize that representation matters, not just in the pieces that we present, but in our staff composition as well. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in both higher education and the performing arts industry.
• CRLT provides regular professional development opportunities for all staff, and supervisors work closely with individual staff members to support their professional growth and career goals. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge, and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss any salary questions you have throughout the recruiting/hiring process.
• Typical work hours at CRLT are M-F, 8am-5pm, with occasional night and weekend responsibilities.
• The current modality for this position is hybrid. In-person presence is required for one shared in-office day with area colleagues and as job duties demand. Pragmatically, this means that staff in this position will work in-person between one and five days a week. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.
• To learn more about the Players, CRLT, U-M, or the Ann Arbor community, please explore this compiled list of resources.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.