Program Manager, College-Conservatory of Music

Job Overview

The College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati seeks a Program Manager to support the Music Education and Keyboard Divisions. Reporting to both the CCM Business Office and divisional leadership, the Program Manager plans, coordinates, and administers a wide range of academic, financial, and operational activities in support of divisional programs, faculty, and students. This position serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituents and plays a critical role in ensuring the effective day‑to‑day functioning of both divisions.

This role is currently anticipated as a 100% FTE, negotiable 11-12 month annual appointment. This is an on‑site position.

• Plan, coordinate, and support academic and co‑curricular programs for the Music Education and Keyboard Divisions.
• Monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward program objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions, and develop action steps for program improvement.
• Maintain budget, prepare contracts, approve and monitor expenditures, prepare budget requests and financial reports.
• Provide financial administrative support for program initiatives in collaboration with the CCM Business Office.
• Manage and analyze enrollment and student data. Compile statistics and prepare reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to recruit students and program participants.
• Interact with and manage communication among students, staff, faculty, alumni, external agencies, and other university departments.
• Act as liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
• Prepare and distribute communications, including newsletters and outreach materials.
• Coordinate events such as recitals, workshops, and divisional initiatives, and support related committees.
• Contribute to program development, special projects, and other administrative needs as assigned.
• May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to develop grant proposals, new program ideas and propose program changes.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (i.e., performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Three (3) years of program coordination experience.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Salary: $47,800 - $58,510

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14‑18% of your salary based on position.

UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.