Associate Director of Berklee Global Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and implementation for global programs and partnerships, including international travel, events, and performances.
• Manage academic directors, faculty, staff, alumni artists, consultants, temporary employees, and student travelers.
• Oversee budgets and ensure effective use of technology, databases, and systems for program management.
• Develop and maintain contracts, agreements, and communications for global partnerships.
• Supervise and support the Program Manager for Global Programs and Partnerships.
• Represent Berklee globally as an ambassador at events, programs, and collaborative initiatives.
• Support credit transfer agreements and other academic collaborations.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in higher education or performing arts management.
• Active musical training and experience.
• Experience developing, leading, and evaluating educational programs in a global or international context.
• Strong organizational, financial, and communication skills.
• Comfort with international travel, evenings, and weekend work as needed.
• Knowledge of international education, study abroad, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Familiarity with software systems, social media, and online content development.
• Fluency in languages beyond English is a plus.

Our benefits include health and wellness programs, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for continued learning and development.

Hiring Range: $83,000 - $95,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

At Berklee, we support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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