Theatre Program Manager - Theatre

Theatre Program Manager - Theatre

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The position plans, develops, and implements undergraduate student recruitment, admission, and retention protocols and for the School of Theatre and Music (STM), with a particular focus on Theatre, including youth programming. In addition, this position provides administrative support to the Head of Theatre; may teach workshops and/or introductory courses in an area of expertise; may supervise student employees; and may engage in other duties as assigned.

This position works closely with the Director of the School, the Associate Director for Enrollment, the Head of Theatre, and STM staff and faculty.

• Student Recruitment, Admission, Retention Management
  • Work closely with the Director, the Associate Director for Enrollment, and the Head of Theatre to plan, develop, and implement the on- and off- campus recruitment, admission, and retention program for the Department of Theatre.
  • Participate in annual discussions about recruitment priorities, goals, strategies, and actions.
  • Co-develop theatre recruitment and program content for print, website, and social media.
  • Plan, develop, and/or participate in campus, college, STM, and/or department level and recruitment and admissions meetings and activities.
  • Co-represent STM, and the Department of Theatre at recruitment conferences, festivals, recruitment fairs, school visits.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and document all aspects of Department of Theatre on- and off- campus recruitment activities.
  • Review all Theatre admission applications including both documents and in-person or remote auditions; manage faculty review and application recommendations.
  • Work closely with the Associate Director for Enrollment to manage all theatre student recruitment and admission records and communications.
  • Manage Theatre aspects of the STM recruitment budget.
  • Other STM student recruitment, admission, and retention duties as assigned.
• Youth Program Management
  • Convene and work closely with the Director, the Associate Director for Enrollment, the Head of Theatre, and STM faculty to determine annual youth programming plan; responsible for implementing this plan.
  • Propose, develop, and implement theatre youth programs for prospective UIC students.
  • Manage Theatre youth program budget, logistics, labor, etc.
  • Other STM youth program management duties as assigned.
• Head of Theatre and Assistance
  • Provide clerical and operational support to the Head of Theatre such as:
  • Maintain and deliver student enrollment data regularly and upon request.
  • With Head, establish and communicate annual faculty-student advisor decisions.
  • Provide student degree reports and course enrollment upon request.
  • Assist with management of student scholarships and awards records; provide award information to advancement and administration when necessary.
  • Coordinate Department production auditions.
  • Co-develop programs for public performances and events.
  • Other STM Head of Theatre assistance duties as assigned.
• Teaching/Academic Programming
  • Provide academic advising support to all incoming theatre students; serve as an academic success and well-being contact for students throughout their time with STM; and teach student orientation and/or introductory courses in an area of expertise.
  • Serve as primary theatre student success point person from first encounter to graduation.
  • Teach introductory theatre courses. (e.g. THTR 281: Practicum in Theatre Administration)
  • May help plan, implement and/or teach academic year and summer high school youth programs.
  • Other teaching/academic programming duties as assigned.
• May supervise student employees.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in theatre, arts administration or related creative discipline. A minimum of three years' experience serving as a recruitment/admissions officer, teaching artist, and/or in a teaching/administrative role in an academic or arts institution. Ability to assess and evaluate student theatre knowledge and skill. In-depth knowledge of theatre professions. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to strategize, delegate and prioritize.

Solid understanding of database management. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and engage in some regional travel. Commitment to STM mission and to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Master's Degree in theatre, arts administration or related creative discipline; direct experience with recruitment and admissions in a university setting; experience teaching or working with students in a high school or university setting.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited…