Assistant Director of Operations

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $76K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) is hiring an Assistant Director of Operations. The role involves managing the staff coordination team to prepare, assign, and track work schedules for UFPA event services, supervising coordinators, collaborating with technical and venue teams, and serving as backup for the Director of Operations when needed.

Highlights

Manage scheduling and staff coordination for UFPA venues including the Phillips Center, University Auditorium, and Baughman Center.
Directly supervise Event Staff Coordinator and Patron Services Coordinator roles to ensure proper staffing and adherence to scheduling systems.
Lead collaboration efforts with technical directors, venue managers, and other event services teams to plan and execute events.
Support the Director of Operations by engaging with clients and artists, maintaining venue calendars, and managing event documentation.
Utilize labor scheduling platforms, time-and-labor tracking, and online venue calendars to coordinate event staffing.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with nine years of experience.
Preferred skills include management experience in performing arts or event management, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary range is $72,000 to $76,000, commensurate with experience.
Responsible for training oversight, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to UF and UFPA policies and procedures.
Reports to the UFPA Director of Operations and serves as part of the senior management team within UFPA event services and venue management.