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Coordinator III - Costume Design Coordinator

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202400149S
Title Coordinator III - Costume Design Coordinator
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

* Please be advised that due to the recent regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor changing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary threshold for exempt positions, the details of this position are currently under review. *
Occupational Category Professional
Department Dept of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date 04/30/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in theatre, dance, costume design, or a related field is required. An MFA in a related field is preferred. Three years of experience in costume design and construction, pattern drafting, cutting, draping, and expert sewing knowledge is required or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Responsible for costume construction for all productions and costume design on an as needed basis. Provides leadership and guidance to student crews on proper costume construction. Responsible for organizing student crews, maintaining inventory, and ordering materials and supplies for the costume shop. Must be student-focused and committed to collaborative production assignments and processes.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinates the costume shop’s overall work. Maintains contact with directors, choreographers, and designers. Drapes, drafts patterns, and constructs costumes. Fits and constructs all costume designs, including purchasing as needed to realize designs within a given budget with the aid of the student crew. Hires, supervises, and trains student costume and student assistant crews. Instructs students of all skill levels. Schedules crew for work in the costume shop and provides costume construction assistance as needed throughout production processes. Must attend all production meetings or other departmental/ college meetings, as requested. Oversees and cares for costume stock and shop equipment, including cleaning, repairs, rentals, and purchasing. Works with dyes, sewing machines, irons, and serger machines. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Opportunity for costume design assignments, when directed by the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre or the College of Arts & Media. Organizational and personnel management skills are essential. General knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must possess excellent communication skills and the willingness to work flexible hours. Work schedule is determined by the needs of the production schedule and may vary from regular business hours (M-F, 8-5pm). Nights, weekends, and summer hours will be required. Attention and care in performing duties are required to prevent injury to self and others.
Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38995
EEO Statement

EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Letter of Recommendation 1
  4. Letter of Recommendation 2
  5. Letter of Recommendation 3
Optional Documents

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