Job Description
Posting Details Position Information
Position Number 002126
Functional Title Technical Coordinator
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass ED - EHRA 9 month leave earning
University Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. UNC Greensboro is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate any discrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including language), political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or age.
The primary mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive training in performance, education, and the historical and theoretical aspects of Art, Arts Administration, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The College is comprised of the School of Art, School of Dance, School of Music, School of Theatre, and the Arts Administration program. The College of Visual and Performing Arts has approximately 1,703 students and 135+ full/part-time faculty and staff.
Position Summary The UNCG School of Dance seeks a Dance Technical Coordinator for a full-time (100%) 9 month- appointment to oversee all production aspects for the school. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical and artistic aspects of lighting and production for dance and possess strong artistic collaboration skills. Primary duties will include designing lights for faculty and student choreographic works, instructing undergraduate and graduate Dance Production courses, and managing undergraduate student stage crew practicums.
Within the context of UNCG's comprehensive liberal arts curriculum, the UNCG School of Dance offers bachelor's and master's degrees that provide specialized skills for a variety of careers in the developing field of dance. Within the UNC System, the UNCG School of Dance is positioned as the training ground for the thinking dancer, who values the rigors of both praxis and scholarship and celebrates a variety of approaches to dancing, dance making, and dance as a way of knowing.
Minimum Qualifications - Undergraduate degree and two years of professional production experience. All degrees received must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Working experience instructing post-secondary or college-level students.
- Experience with production organization and management, including scheduling student labor and prioritizing work for multiple projects.
- Operating and maintaining stage lighting and lighting systems.
- Operating and maintaining stage sound and sound systems.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications - Supporting new media technology for dance.
- Supporting Dance performance in non-traditional settings.
- MA or MFA degrees in Theater Production and Lighting Design
- Evidence of employing technical, artistic, and pedagogical practices that support equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environments.
Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $50,000 - $52,939
Org #-Department School of Dance - 13004
Job Open Date 07/15/2026
For Best Consideration Date 08/05/2026
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA Exempt
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement