Senior Manager, PWMT Division Programs

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music is seeking a collaborative organized and mission-driven Senior Manager Programs to join our vibrant community. This role plays a critical part in supporting the delivery of the Professional Writing Labs (PWL) program and the divisions recording programs helping to ensure that students faculty and staff have the resources they need to thrive creatively.

At Berklee our mission is to educate train and inspire students to succeed in music and the performing arts while fostering a culture of creativity innovation and inclusivity. The Senior Manager Programs will exemplify these values by coordinating and overseeing programs that are both student-centered and essential to curriculum delivery while contributing to a culture of collaboration flexibility and balance.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Writing Labs Management (65%)

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of PWL including session scheduling staffing budget tracking and space/technology management.

• Hire train and supervise approximately 12 student employees across writing support and recording/engineering roles.

• Develop processes for students to deliver recorded session assets efficiently and accurately.

• Schedule and assign student performers for recordings ensuring smooth execution of projects.

• Communicate with student writers to manage scheduling submissions and performance coverage.

• Track and report student performer hours and payments to supervisors.

• Serve as the primary liaison with department chairs to coordinate curricular support and meet program goals.
  

Recording Program Oversight

• Manage the divisions recording programs including Screen Scoring Program sessions The Record Company CWP sessions and other concerts or recordings on and off campus.

• Coordinate with Chairs Faculty Staff and external partners to ensure seamless delivery of programs.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience managing programs budgets and staff preferably in an academic or arts setting.

• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with scheduling and coordinating recording sessions or similar projects.

• Ability to foster positive relationships across departments and with student participants.

• Commitment to a hybrid work schedule with flexibility for in-person responsibilities.
  

Why Berklee

• Creativity and Innovation: Work in an environment where new ideas and artistic expression are celebrated.

• Student-Centered Mission: Every initiative you support directly empowers students learning and success.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and support for personal well-being.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a community dedicated to diversity equity and belonging.

• Total Rewards: Comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities and more.
  

Berklee embraces a culture of curiosity collaboration and mission-driven work. The Senior Manager Programs will play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience supporting faculty innovation and ensuring programs run smoothly and effectively.

Hiring Range: $75000 - $90000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.

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