Programming Manager

University of Maine System • Walpole, ME

3d • $58,000 - $61,894 • Onsite

About The Position

The Programming Manager serves as the main point of contact for visitors and programming at the DMC. This role is responsible for managing the marketing and communications for the campus, and directly overseeing the weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator, Custodians, and Sodexo Head Chef. Key duties include organizing reservations for boarding, meeting spaces, catering, and events for both UMaine affiliates and external groups, as well as undergraduate interns and UMaine’s residential Semester by the Sea program. The position also supports the DMC's teaching, research, and outreach functions by collaborating with the DMC Director and Facilities Manager, maintaining communication with faculty and research staff involved with the DMC, and liaising with staff and administrative officials from the UMaine System.

Requirements

• Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to academic organizations, professional training workshops, and community outreach activities.
• Proficient writing and communication skills, and capacity to engage a wide range of academic, professional, and stakeholder communities with varied backgrounds.
• Documented experience in development and delivery of correspondence and outreach products to professional staff, students, external collaborators, and/or stakeholders.
• Exceptional organization skills related to operations and scheduling of activities.
• Capacity to provide consistent oversight and coordination of staff managing varied operational components of an academic institution.
• Familiarity with multiple modes of communication and media.
• Experience working with MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe graphics applications, and Google Applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience
• Familiarity with University of Maine administrative procedures and operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for all visitors and programming at the DMC.
• Manage marketing and communications functions for the campus.
• Directly monitor and coordinate weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator, Custodians, and Sodexo Head Chef.
• Organize reservations for boarding, meeting spaces, catering, and events for UMaine affiliates and external parties, undergraduate interns, and UMaine’s residential Semester by the Sea program.
• Carry out DMC teaching, research, and outreach functions by working closely with the DMC Director and Facilities Manager.
• Maintain communication with faculty and research staff working with the DMC.
• Maintain communication with staff and administrative officials from the UMaine System.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level