Ticketing agent Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Details

General Notes

(TPA) is the performing arts presenting and producing program of the University of Texas at Austin (UT). One of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S., TPA is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape. TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theater, Bass Concert Hall. Its public programs include Broadway in Austin; an international season of dance, theater, music and more; and the Texas Welcomes series of popular touring artists. TPA is part of UT’s College of Fine Arts and engages students across the university in creative experiences.

TPA employees receive UT Austin’s outstanding , including :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Purpose

The Director of Ticketing is responsible for all aspects of TPA’s event ticketing sales and service. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Sales, the position leads a team of four full-time staff and a large group of part-time personnel to create a seamless ticketing experience for patrons and achieve TPA’s revenue and attendance goals. The Director of Ticketing works with a wide range of internal colleagues and external partners to successfully present one of the nation’s widest-ranging performance lineups.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy :

Systems and Technology :

Operations and Management :

Perform other related functions as assigned. This job description may not contain of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$90,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers :  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers :  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.