Project Manager and Analyst

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:
The Berklee Global Office seeks a highly collaborative, nimble, proactive, resourceful and effective individual to facilitate the advancement of the strategic and operational priorities of the Berklee Global division. Reporting to the SVP of Berklee Global, this position will serve as a strategic partner in supporting the work of the division by providing project management support as well as conducting research and analysis necessary to advance the projects and initiatives led by Berklee Global.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Strategic Research

• Drive research efforts for divisional strategic initiatives, with a focus on Berklee's global engagement in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

• Collaborate with divisional leaders on the definition and articulation of international strategic objectives.

• Transform diverse information and conceptual ideas into actionable plans, extracting insights, action items, and decisions.

• Conduct comprehensive market research and benchmarking exercises to inform strategic decision-making.

Project Management

• Initiate, manage, and foster cross-divisional collaboration for a diverse range of projects, tracking action items, budget expenditures, and ensuring accountability and timely delivery.

• Report project progress to the Senior Vice President of Berklee Global.

• Prioritize strategic initiatives by designing timelines, setting objectives, and ensuring commitment from all involved parties.

• Operationalize goals, priorities, and objectives for special projects, partnering closely with the leadership team for implementation and execution.

• Advocate for and allocate necessary resources to execute plans effectively.

Administrative and Operations Support

• Develop detailed reports and presentation decks for leadership, providing critical insights and recommendations.

• Assist in crafting agendas and supporting materials for various meetings, including standing committee and board meetings.

• Coordinate meeting logistics, manage material preparation, and produce accurate meeting minutes.

• Support the development of new programs and initiatives as needed, contributing to their successful implementation.

• Undertake additional administrative duties as assigned.

Communications and Marketing Support

• Collaborate with External Affairs to manage Berklee's digital presence across channels.

• Assist team members in maintaining updated and on-brand messaging on Berklee Global communication platforms.

• Manage content creation and curation, website development, email campaigns, social media, and print materials.

• Ensure consistency and relevance in messaging to enhance Berklee's brand presence.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Flawless communication and writing skills in English and in an additional language (languages preferred: Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish). 

• 5+ years experience in an international higher education or international performing arts management setting.

• Excellent organizational and systems skills including financial management, event management and systems creation.

• Excellent project planning expertise.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• PMP certification preferred, or equivalent experience with project management, including strategic research, planning, implementation, and reporting.

• Ability to collaborate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated skills managing executive level projects and initiatives.

• Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Appreciation for working in a creative, inclusive, and diverse community.

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and commitment to high quality outcomes.

• Superb organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making.

• Passion for education, music, and the arts.

• Exceptional knowledge of all common office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, project management and presentation. 

• Ability to use graphic design skills to design multimedia (digital and print) materials.

• Proven experience learning and adapting to new software applications and online productivity tools quickly and fully.

• Exceptional ability to think both creatively and analytically.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Experience advancing innovative, best practices in higher education.

• Excellent budgetary management skills.

• Ability to work in a global environment and adapt to the cultural norms of the countries in which Berklee works.

• Displays interpersonal skills which lead to effective team collaboration.

• Sense of humor is a plus!

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervise student employees as needed to carry out office management and administrative tasks as needed. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• This is a hybrid position based out of Madrid or Boston. 

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.: 

• Occasional travel may be required.

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 : 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:
Staff