Senior Manager, PWMT Division Programs

Responsibilities

• Professional Writing Labs Management (65%)
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of PWL, including session scheduling, staffing, budget tracking, and space/technology management.
• Hire, train, and supervise approximately 12 student employees across writing support and recording/engineering roles.
• Develop processes for students to deliver recorded session assets efficiently and accurately.
• Schedule and assign student performers for recordings, ensuring smooth execution of projects.
• Communicate with student writers to manage scheduling, submissions, and performance coverage.
• Track and report student performer hours and payments to supervisors.
• Serve as the primary liaison with department chairs to coordinate curricular support and meet program goals.
• Recording Program Oversight
• Manage the division's recording programs, including Screen Scoring Program sessions, The Record Company, CWP sessions, and other concerts or recordings on and off campus.
• Coordinate with Chairs, Faculty, Staff, and external partners to ensure seamless delivery of programs.
• Qualifications & Requirements
• Proven experience managing programs, budgets, and staff, preferably in an academic or arts setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scheduling and coordinating recording sessions or similar projects.
• Ability to foster positive relationships across departments and with student participants.
• Commitment to a hybrid work schedule with flexibility for in-person responsibilities.
• Why Berklee?
• Creativity and Innovation: Work in an environment where new ideas and artistic expression are celebrated.
• Student-Centered Mission: Every initiative you support directly empowers students' learning and success.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and support for personal well-being.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a community dedicated to diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and more.
• Berklee embraces a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and mission-driven work. The Senior Manager, Programs will play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience, supporting faculty innovation, and ensuring programs run smoothly and effectively .
• Hiring Range: $75,000 - $90,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee :
• *Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
• Employee Type:
• Staff

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: Berklee College of Music is seeking a collaborative, organized, and mission-driven Senior Manager, Programs to join our vibrant community. This role plays a critical part in supporting the delivery of the Professional Writing Labs (PWL) program and the division's recording programs, helping to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have the resources they need to thrive creatively. At Berklee, our mission is to educate, train, and inspire students to succeed in music and the performing arts , while fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity . The Senior Manager, Programs will exemplify these values by coordinating and overseeing programs that are both student-centered and essential to curriculum delivery , while contributing to a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and balance .

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