Programming Manager

Position Overview

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 the weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator, Custodians, and Sodexo Head Chef. The role involves organizing reservations for boarding, meeting spaces, catering, and events for U Maine affiliates, external parties, undergraduate interns, and participants of the Semester by the Sea program.

The Programming Manager carries out teaching, research, and outreach functions by working closely with the DMC Director and Facilities Manager, maintaining communication with faculty, research staff, and administrative officials from the U Maine System.

Typical hiring range: $58,000 to $61,894, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• 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 organizational 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.

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

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees, including tuition benefits for employees and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability), and retirement plan options. The usual salary for this position is between $58,000 and $61,894, depending on qualifications and experience.

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 identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, 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.

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