Director of Global Programs & Partnerships

Job Description:

About Berklee Global:
Berklee Global leads Berklee’s global engagement strategy with the goal of bringing a global perspective to Berklee’s overall institutional direction and creating new models for artistic, educational, and cultural exchange. Its vision is to expand Berklee’s global reach and impact by fostering an interdisciplinary ecosystem of learning environments and partnerships to inspire innovative artistic expressions, exchanges, and collaborations, and to elevate Berklee’s mission.
About the Role:
Under the general direction of the AVPGPP the Director of Global Programs and Partnerships (DGPP) will direct the development and implementation the GPP portfolio of partnerships, programs, events, and activities in support of the goals, objectives and strategies of Berklee Global and Academic Affairs (AA) divisions.
Specifically, the DGPP will oversee the global relationships and programs, including the Berklee Global Partnerships (BGP), Berklee on the Road (BOR) and Berklee Latino (BL); and partnerships and programs with whom Berklee holds memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and other partnership and program agreements. The Director will also manage program academic directors, faculty members, staff, alumni artists, consultants, temporary employees and student travelers; and supervise the Assistant Director of GPP (AD/GPP); works collaboratively with the recruitment leadership team to support the comprehensive enrollment strategy (CES).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Leads Global Partnerships and Programs area operations, managing the portfolio of Berklee Global Partnerships (BGP), Berklee on the Road (BOR), Berklee Latino (BL) and other global educational partnerships and programs.

● Supports the planning and leads implementation of all aspects of Global Partnerships and Programs.
● Supports the development of Global Partnerships and Programs contracts and agreements.
● Supports the development and manages the Global Partnerships and Programs area budget and related program budgets.
● Actively researches the performing arts and higher education landscapes to inform Global Partnerships and Programs strategic planning.
● Ensures effective use of technology, software systems and databases used by the area.
● Assists with the development of and implementation of the global travel schedule.
● Leads travel teams for Global Programs and Partnerships managed events and programs.
● Coordinates the evaluation of student and faculty initiated travel request proposals.
● Acts as an ambassador and representative of Berklee in support of the Global Programs and Partnerships department as needed.
● Develops reports for Global Programs and Partnerships and other areas as assigned for the area.
● Manages the development of area communications, including online and print content.
● Oversees Global Programs and Partnerships web presences and supports development of effective and timely Global Programs and Partnerships communications in support of the area
initiatives.
● May be asked as needed to make musical presentations and support the management of musical performances or concert events as part of Global Programs and Partnerships.
● Supports the exploration and development of global educational partnerships, and supervises relationships with Berklee’s global partners and monitors the efficacy of Global Programs and
Partnerships.
● Supports the development of and facilitates the management of Credit Transfer Agreement (CTA) relationships in support of Global Programs and Partnerships and Academic Affairs goals
and objectives.
● Serves as a member of the international travel development team and credit transfer agreement committee.
● Manages the communications with the network of Global Programs and Partnerships.
● Manages the development of the BGP Summit and BGP Faculty Seminar events.
● Specifically develops, manages, and directs the application processing and administrative systems for Global Programs and Partnerships.
● Develops and directs online, in-person and hybrid educational programming.
● Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in higher education and/or performing arts management.
● Musical training and skill required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
● Knowledge of computer technology as it relates to office systems used at Berklee.

● Knowledge of software systems and databases used in Admissions for scheduling events, program management and event planning and the programming skills to improve and
create within those software systems.
● Specific knowledge of Berklee’s academic programs, majors, minors, courses and curriculum.
● Specific knowledge of Berklee’s staff and academic structure.
● Knowledge of international education and recruiting, immigration, and study abroad.
● Knowledge of social media and online communication platforms.
● Ability to work in an international environment and adapt to the cultural norms of the countries in which Berklee works and act as an agent of the college abroad.
● Experience developing and managing budgets.
● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Ability to speak and understand languages other than English preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
● Demonstrate skill at developing and leading performing arts educational programs.
● Demonstrate skills successfully as a team leader and organizational collaborator.
● Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and independence (will be traveling abroad as a leader and representative of Berklee).
● Outstanding analytical, verbal, and written communication, and presentation skills.
● Strong organizational abilities and abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects with high efficiency.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with a wide variety of constituents.
● Strong financial acumen; thorough understanding of complex budget planning.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly active environment operates in a “follow the sun” 24/7 cycle.
● Strong understanding of online content development and information sharing.
● Active performing musician.
● Experience in all aspects of travel planning. Global travel is required in this position. Abilityto travel internationally and domestically on a regular basis; potential travel requirements
will be monthly, and for periods of up to two-weeks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Manage multiple direct reports.
● Oversee the work of and helps manage program academic directors.
● Manage sub-contracted employees for educational programs, performances, and other relevant events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. (Responsible for on-call, 24 HR. coverage, etc.):

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

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Employee Type:
Staff