Box Office Manager at University of Wisconsin Madison

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Box Office ManagerJob Summary:In a supervisory role the Box Office Manger will assist the Assistant Director of Ticketing & Patron Services and the Arts Ticketing Website Administrator in managing the successful day to day activities of the Campus Arts Ticketing Box Office in Memorial Union as well as four satellite locations. As a mentor this position directly oversees student will demonstrate leadership and managerial capabilities a high level of dependability and independence attention to detail flexibility and a friendly outgoing personality.The Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) is the premier performing arts presenter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Learn more about WUT at : Key Job Responsibilities:Work with student staff to ensure the smooth operation of the box office and high levels of customer service are being offered.Reconciles daily box office receipts prepares transmittals and deposits and administers accounting reports for cash flow and ticket revenueManages computerized ticketing system including software changes updates and formats hardware maintenance and communication with software vendorMay hire train schedule and supervise student and/or staff membersWork with campus partners and presenting organizations to determine the best strategies for selling tickets to each unique event.Develops and implements plans for audience development and subscription ticket sales including publicity releases print and media advertising mailings on-line ordering and other marketing and public relations campaignsSupervises the front of house activities for productions including ushers and box office personnelDepartment:Wisconsin Union Social Education TheaterCompensation:The starting salary for the position is $56112 - but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.Required Qualifications:3 Years of Previous Box Office experience including overseeing ticketing and box office services1-3 years of experience in a supervisory role preferably within a performing arts organization and/or University setting3 years of customer service in the Ticketing industry or similar settingKnowledge and experience working with ticketing software (preferably AudienceView) ticketing IT customer relations management subscription sales group sales and trainingDemonstrated ability to supervise direct and effectively train/mentor student employees.Ability to multi-task and problem solveFlexibility in schedule and willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate needs of Campus Arts Ticketing and the Wisconsin Union TheaterPreferred Qualifications:5 years of Box Office experience including overseeing ticketing and box office services.Experience with ticketing software preferably AudienceViewExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-task and manage multiple projects at onceEducation:HS Diploma or GED requiredBachelors Degree or higher preferred.How to Apply:Click the Apply button to start the application process.You will be prompted to upload the following documents:-Resume-Letter of Qualifications/Cover LetterApplicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.Contact Information:Jenny Lee Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Office Manager Experience,Microsoft Office,Management Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Office Experience,Dental Office Experience,Payroll,Administrative Experience,Eaglesoft,Human Resources,Bookkeeping Experience: years Vacancy: 1