Program Manager, Faculty Development

About the role

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

About the role

Berklee is the world's leading institution for music, dance, and theater, dedicated to preparing inspired artists and creative leaders for purposeful lives and careers in a rapidly changing world. With a global community of over 8,000 students and 84,000 alumni, Berklee blends contemporary and classical training with emerging technology and entrepreneurship.

At Berklee, creativity, equity, and educational innovation drive everything we do. We offer a passionate, student-centered environment where staff and faculty thrive together. Berklee values work-life balance, mission-driven collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director for Faculty Development, the Program Manager serves as the operational, logistical, and administrative engine of the Office of Faculty Development. The Program Manager leads end-to-end event execution, grant administration workflows, departmental communications, and daily office operations.

As the primary project manager for office operations, this role ensures programming, onboarding, and funding workflows run efficiently, professionally, and within budget. The Program Manager acts as a central liaison for faculty, visiting scholars, and campus partners, maintaining the infrastructure that allows pedagogical initiatives to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations, Event Logistics & Onboarding: Lead logistical planning and execution for office initiatives, from small workshops to signature events (such as Berklee Teachers on Teaching and Opening Day). Provide task direction to support staff, manage faculty onboarding workflows, and supervise student employees.
• Internal Grants & Fiscal Administration: Oversee administrative lifecycles for internal faculty grants, fellowships, and residencies using platforms like Submittable. Draft grant agreements, process financial transactions (contracts, stipends, reimbursements), and track project budgets.
• Departmental Communications & Technology: Serve as webmaster maintaining content on Drupal and intranet sites. Build and deploy post-event evaluation surveys to analyze feedback and attendance data.
• General Office Coordination: Coordinate primary department communication channels, serve as a first point-of-contact for faculty inquiries, and support committee logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in administration, operations, event coordination, or project management. Higher education experience (especially in Academic Affairs or Faculty Support) or background in arts administration, non-profit, or corporate environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and a track record of managing multi-step tasks and event logistics.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and comfort learning digital tools (experience with platforms like Canvas, Drupal, Workday, Submittable, or Qualtrics preferred).
• Clear written and verbal communication with a customer-service mindset.

Culture & Benefits

Berklee is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated. We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package designed to support holistic well-being, including health and dental care, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities. This role expects an on-campus presence in Boston, with the possibility of one to two days remote per week.

• Hiring Range: $50,000 to $66,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.