Carnegie Mellon University · 4 weeks ago
Facilities and Operations Manager - College of Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is searching for a full-time Facilities and Operations Manager to join in the leadership and oversight of its new Performance Research Center. The role involves managing all aspects of curricular, operational, and event support while engaging with faculty and stakeholders to ensure the success of the center.
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Responsibilities
Curricular Support
Scheduling of courses and spaces in collaboration with faculty
Supporting day-to-day course work: setting up and striking equipment with student employees, in consultation with Faculty
Production Studio Scheduling & Management
Planning for growth and budgeting equipment purchases
Working with stakeholders and outside experts on matching curricular plans with well designed facilities and systems
Operational Support
Equipment Management, Maintenance & Repair Coordination
Student Labor Management
Operational and Technological Improvements
Management of Equipment Lending system and staff
Event Support
Scheduling and management of public events in coordination with hosts
Managing multiple theatrical processes and performance spaces in an educational environment
Facilities Operations
Oversight of building maintenance including cleaning, security and access control
Regular inspection of the building (interior and exterior grounds, ensuring proper functionality of HVAC, electrical/lighting systems, plumbing, etc.) and submitting work orders when necessary
Planning and coordinating with FMS and other campus department staff (laborers/custodians/technicians) for all necessary maintenance–general and specialized; minor and major rehab or major construction projects–for those areas listed above along with waste removal, landscaping, parking, CS/IT (network, WiFi, contracted Melwood Screening Room technology support), and other related tasks
Qualification
Required
Education: BFA or MFA
Years of experience: 3-5
Experience managing people and facilities in a theater arts/media live-event context
Experience managing theatrical performance spaces, shops, equipment, in the service of curriculum and production goals
Familiarity working with media technology and general knowledge of media equipment, systems and processes
Experience working in media-production and comfort navigating live-studio environments
Experience working in an educational environment
Must be able to climb ladders and lift 50lbs
Successful Background Check
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
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2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
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