Program Manager, Technology and Applied Composition

San Francisco Conservatory of Music; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Technology and Applied Composition program seeks a Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will coordinate the TAC program, support events, and collaborate with faculty and industry partners to enhance student opportunities in the Bowes Center.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and supervisory skills, with a focus on student success and program development across academic and creative activities.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience managing people and projects.
• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in business administration or a media-related field.
• High level of organizational ability with attention to detail and deadline management.
• Familiarity with music and media production workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Google Suite power user.
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented problem solver.
• Positive, friendly, and uplifting demeanor.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to train student assistants.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate peak academic periods; evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and help develop the TAC program.
• Support and develop TAC department events, projects, and development.
• Facilitate communication between students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist the Executive Director in day-to-day TAC operations.
• Coordinate logistics with other administrative departments.
• Develop, implement, document and share departmental processes.
• Share assets and best practices between TAC classes for consistency.
• Manage departmental calendar of events and communications with students/faculty.
• Train and support departmental student workers.
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor for TAC faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty to recruit and mentor a diverse student body.
• Foster partnerships with industry professionals and organizations.
• Maintain familiarity with audio production/workflows and best practices.
• Assist visits from guest artists and industry leaders.
• Oversee budgetary planning and departmental resources/equipment.

Skills

People management

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or media-related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video production tools

Job description

Description

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is one of the world’s premier institutions for the study of music, located at the epicenter of art and technology, in the heart of San Francisco. SFCM’s community includes 450 talented student musicians from around the globe, nearly 200 internationally renowned faculty members, and an amazing staff of creative innovators who make the magic happen on campus.

In Fall 2020, SFCM opened the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts (the Bowes Center), a landmark building that transforms San Francisco’s arts district with an unparalleled space for students to create, share, and engage with music. SFCM also recently acquired Opus3 Artists and Pentatone Records, giving conservatory students a direct link to some of the most successful artists worldwide and inviting limitless opportunities for connection and collaboration.

The Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a groundbreaking undergraduate and graduate music program at the intersection of music and emerging technology. Now in its tenth year, the TAC program is currently looking for a Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has not only a passion for working with students, but excellent interpersonal, managerial, and organizational skills - with exceptional attention to detail. This candidate will coordinate and help develop a world-renowned composition and technology program, and will play a pivotal role in helping to support the TAC department’s events, projects, and development as we grow in the new Bowes Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate a phenomenal student experience inside and outside of the classroom.
• Facilitate effective communication between students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist the Executive Director in the day to day operations of the TAC department.
• Coordinate logistics pertaining to the TAC department, working closely with all other administrative departments at SFCM.
• Assist with the development, implementation, documentation and dissemination of departmental processes.
• Facilitate communication and sharing of assets and best practices between TAC classes to ensure a consistent experience for teachers and students.
• Administer the departmental calendar of events and communications with students and faculty.
• Train and support departmental student workers.
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor for other department faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty members to recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse and talented student body.
• Facilitate partnerships with industry professionals, technological innovators, and artistic organizations to enhance opportunities for student growth and development.
• Demonstrate and maintain familiarity with audio production and post-production workflows and industry practices.
• Foster academic and musical excellence, professional development, community, and diversity within the TAC Program.
• Establish and execute assessment efforts to promote ongoing program improvement and address student needs.
• Work with the Executive Director to arrange visits from industry leading guest artists, lecturers, and performers.
• Facilitate budgetary planning and management, as well departmental resources/equipment.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience managing people and projects.
• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in business administration or a media-related field.
• High level of organizational ability, and utmost attention to detail, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with music and media production workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Google Suite power user.
• Self-motivated, solution oriented problem solver.
• Positive, friendly, and uplifting demeanor.
• Strong supervisory skills and willingness to work with and train student assistants.
• Adaptable to a flexible schedule to accommodate peak academic periods; may include evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency with MacOS
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Visual design, video production, and social media skills.
• Bi/Multilingual
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Collegiate teaching experience

EOE

SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. SFCM will not discriminate against applicants for employment and employees because of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state and local laws.