Description

Reporting to the General Manager of the Sands College of Performing Arts, the Program Manager serves as administrative support for the College, performing variety of administrative duties and projects for the Dean’s office, Chairs, Program Heads, full-time faculty and staff. The Program Manager will function as the primary point person for the Dean’s office, including scheduling of meetings that include the Dean and Senior Associate Dean.

Position Duties

• Assist Dean with important donor meetings/meals/events.
• Assist Dean’s Office with special projects.
• Act as the department liaison to units outside of Sands, including Buildings and Grounds, Security, Document Services, Information Technology, Special Events, and other operations offices.
• Serve as a liaison between Pace departments outside of Sands College of Performing Arts.
• Communicate with and assist full-time faculty, office staff, and technical staff to ensure the proper flow of work.
• Maintain and process records of the College’s faculty, staff, and student aides.
• Manage communication with students and faculty through Callboard.
• Manage technical issues with equipment in studios and classroom spaces as needed daily in collaboration.
• Work with Pace’s IT department to update and maintain Sands inventory of classroom technology and equipment in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Work with Ed Media, IT, and repair vendors to ensure the proper functioning of classroom equipment and resolve technical problems.
• Work with Buildings and Grounds to ensure the proper functioning and cleanliness of Sands spaces.
• Oversee the weekly scheduling of classroom reservations.
• Supervise office work study students.
• Order office supplies for the College and oversee the maintenance of the printers and other office equipment.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to coordinate Sands Special Events, such as awards ceremonies, welcome back, new hire orientation, faculty/staff workshops, and guest speakers.
• Assist General Manager with coordinating and supervising facility rentals during the academic breaks.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.     

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in performing arts administration.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft programs and basic knowledge of how to troubleshoot technology (MAC computers, speakers, projectors etc.).
• Professional attitude toward customer service and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a patient and tactful demeanor.
• Maintains composure while multitasking and working under pressure.

Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.