Programming Manager

University of Maine; South Bristol (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,894; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Maine is seeking a Programming Manager responsible for overseeing visitor liaison and coordinating DMC outreach efforts. Key tasks include managing communications and organizing events for various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess at least a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include tuition assistance and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Typically has at least 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented experience in development and delivery of outreach products.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for visitors and programming at the DMC.
• Manage marketing and communications functions for the campus.
• Coordinate weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator and staff.

Skills

Proficient writing and communication skills

Exceptional organization skills

Experience with MS Windows and MS Office

Experience with Adobe graphics applications

Experience with Google Applications

Capacity to engage various stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Programming Manager is the primary liaison for all visitors and programming at the DMC, manages marketing and communications functions for the campus, and directly monitors and coordinates weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator, Custodians, and Sodexo Head Chef. This involves organizing reservations for boarding, meeting spaces, catering, and events for U Maine affiliates and external parties, as well as undergraduate interns and U Maine’s residential Semester by the Sea program. This position carries out DMC teaching, research, and outreach functions by working closely with the DMC Director and Facilities Manager, maintaining communication with faculty and research staff working with the DMC, and staff and administrative officials from the U Maine System. Typical hiring range for this position is $58,000 to $61,894 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

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

Benefits

University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.