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Properties Supervisor - Part-time

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

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Requisition Number 23O350001
Position Title Properties Supervisor - Part-time
Position Description
The Department of Performing Arts of the School of Communication, Media and Performing Arts at Rider University is seeking a part-time Properties Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of the related student employee staff and their respectful duties toward satisfying the properties needs for the department’s productions.

Among the key responsibilities are the following:
  • Team closely with the Director of Performance Management and the design teams.
  • Research and procure rentals and purchases.
  • Guide supporting staff in the crafting of properties.
  • Deliver elements in adherence to schedule and budget. 
  • Share supervision of student properties staff and student assistants with Director of Production Management.


On-site work schedule is flexible. Interactive work with student labor force is Monday through Friday 1-5pm.  Evening and weekend hours as needed to support tech rehearsals and removals.
Position Requirements
  • Minimum, high school diploma
  • Demonstrated prior experience in property construction.
  • Demonstrated ability to source vendors and rental shops.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret designers’ work.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with all individuals at a professional
    level at all times
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise staff and students.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work efficiently with overlapping productions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in painting with varying mediums and materials.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in electronic communication and data storage. Must have personal
    means to email and web-based data access.
  • Ability to safely handle objects in excess of 25lbs.
  • Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work from ladders and/or aerial lifts.
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
 
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. 
Location Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, # of pounds. 25 - 50 pounds
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? Yes
Divisional Unit Academic Affairs
Department Fine Arts (WCA)
Position Type Full-Time
Employment Group Non-Bargaining
Work-Year 10 months
Work Schedule Typically, 20 hours per week for 40 weeks. Nights and weekends as necessary.
Open Date 10/02/2023
Close Date
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter