Academy Programs Director & Community Engagement Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a seasoned program manager for the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington.

The role oversees music and dance programs, budgets, marketing, staffing, space, and enrollment, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. You will develop new programs, coordinate community engagement through the Jacobs Academy, and maintain strong relationships with faculty and partners while guiding administration with data and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, arts, or arts administration.
• 2+ years in related field.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains professionalism and accuracy.
• Strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees current music and dance programs, including budgets, marketing, staffing, space, and enrollment.
• Develops new programs to serve expanding needs.
• Coordinates community engagement through the Jacobs Academy office.
• Maintains relationships with faculty and community partners.

Skills

Proficient communication

Time management

Professionalism

Accuracy

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Data awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music/arts/arts administration

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a seasoned program manager for the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington.

The role oversees music and dance programs, budgets, marketing, staffing, space, and enrollment, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. You will develop new programs, coordinate community engagement through the Jacobs Academy, and maintain strong relationships with faculty and partners while guiding administration with data and grants.