Global Programs & Partnerships Leader

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Generous PTO

Retirement savings options

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Manager for Global Programs and Partnerships to lead international and domestic initiatives from campus in Boston. The role emphasizes collaboration, travel, budgeting, and cross-cultural engagement in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee program scheduling, staff coordination, and partner relations, with regular global travel and on-campus work. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Berklee's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of experience in higher education or performing arts management.
• Active performing musician with formal musical training.
• Multilingual abilities preferred.
• Strong financial acumen, budget tracking skills, and proficiency with database and office software systems.
• Comfortable working on campus with regular global travel (up to two weeks monthly) and occasional evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Managing event logistics, travel arrangements, program scheduling, and budget reconciliations across domestic and global initiatives.
• Leading travel teams to partner locations worldwide, overseeing on-the-ground delivery of global programs, workshops and engagements.
• Serving as a primary liaison for global partner inquiries, advising students on credit transfer processes, and supporting proposal processing.
• Hiring, training, and supervising student assistants, temporary staff, consultants, and alumni artists while overseeing sub-contracted teams.
• Maintaining departmental technology, databases, and reporting systems to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Musician

Multilingual

Budgeting

Database skills

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database software

Office software

Job description

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Manager for Global Programs and Partnerships to lead international and domestic initiatives from campus in Boston. The role emphasizes collaboration, travel, budgeting, and cross-cultural engagement in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee program scheduling, staff coordination, and partner relations, with regular global travel and on-campus work. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Berklee's