Program Manager

Job Description - Program Manager (MEA00000131)About SMUSMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study, and innovative programs.SMU is data-driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty, and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities.About the Department:SMU Meadows School of the Arts educates visionary artists, scholars, and arts and communications professionals to create sustainable and transformative impact on both local and global society. The Meadows School has achieved prominence as one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States and offers training in an unusual mix of the arts – visual (art and art history), performing (dance, music, and theatre) and communications (advertising, film and media arts, corporate communication and public affairs, and journalism) – as well as a preeminent program in arts management and arts entrepreneurship.About the Position:This role is an on-campus, in-person position central to advancing the SMU Impact Lab by managing various events and programmatic activities related to Social Innovation, Creative, and Arts Entrepreneurship, as well as Nonprofit and Arts Leadership; developing strategic partnerships within the entrepreneurship ecosystem (at SMU and beyond); and conducting targeted research on funding models, grants, and community partners to create relevant proposals for Co-Directors and Fund Manager to implement.Essential Functions:Serve as primary contact with SMU entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem on campus (several departments, clubs, and on-campus organizations), keeping Co-Directors and Fund Manager apprised of communications.Work with internal departments to manage marketing, project planning, execution, and outreach of SMU Impact Lab events.Identify and pursue leads for partnerships and/or additional funding of SMU Impact Lab (and associated areas of social innovation, social entrepreneurship, creative entrepreneurship, arts entrepreneurship, and cultural entrepreneurship) through foundations, community stakeholders, and government offices. Prior grant writing experience is a plus.Serve as outreach coordinator to promote SMU Impact Lab to external audiences, including alumni, Impact Lab mentor network, and DFW-area entrepreneur networks, as well as representing the program at relevant events nationally and locally.Facilitate prompt and accurate record-keeping of meetings, notes, and communications, sharing relevant insights with Co-Directors and Fund Manager.Capture and create written and visual content for promotional purposes with the assistance of internal marketing/communications departments (i.e., talking points, infographics, social media content).Research social venture funding models, university centers and institutes, university ecosystems, program structures, and programming ideas in the field and adjacent fields. Report findings with proposals to Co-Directors and Fund Manager.Create and maintain a program inventory document that details individual classes, minors, majors, masters, and/or certificates that exist on campus related to Social Innovation, Creative, and Arts Entrepreneurship (to be hosted on the SMU Impact Lab webpage).Create and manage the SMU Student Creative & Social Entrepreneurship Club, scaling the endeavor, applying for University funding, and recruiting members.QualificationsEducation and Experience:A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Business, Marketing or Communication is a plus.A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Prior grant writing skills are a plus. Experience in project management and event organization, particularly within a higher-education or non-profit setting are highly preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. A strong customer service orientation is a plus.Candidate ability to build and maintain strong relationships is essential.Candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.Physical and Environmental Demands:Sit for long periods of timeStandDeadline to Apply:Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by August 29, 2024. This position is open until filled.EEO Statement:SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

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