Director of Operations - Osher School of Music - Maine's Public Universities : Job Details

Job DescriptionThe Osher School of Music (OSOM) and the Crewe Center for the Arts at the University of Southern Maine are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee key administrative and operational functions. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with faculty, staff, and the University administration to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, manage physical assets, and support the overall strategic vision of the School. Key responsibilities include optimizing workflows, overseeing facilities, coordinating event logistics, and ensuring a seamless transition to the Crewe Center for the Arts, opening in Fall 2025. If you have experience in operations management and the performing arts, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new chapter for USM's arts community. The Director of Operations for the Osher School of Music (OSOM) reports directly to the OSOM Director and is responsible for executing the School's strategic vision while managing key operational and administrative functions for both OSOM and the new Crewe Center for the Arts, set to open in Fall 2025. This role plays a vital part in coordinating efforts among faculty, staff, and departments to support the School's objectives, while ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective work environment. The Director of Operations will focus on optimizing daily processes, managing physical assets, and overseeing scheduling and logistics for performances and events.In collaboration with the OSOM Director, this role will also oversee the administration of educational licenses, scheduling for faculty and staff, and coordinate with University offices such as HR, Procurement, and Facilities. The Director of Operations will manage budgets related to the School's operational needs and ensure that all events and facilities run smoothly, contributing to the success of USM's artistic endeavors and positioning the Crewe Center for the Arts as a premier venue for the performing arts.This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $55,000 commensurate with experience. This position will be located on our Gorham Campus but will be moving to the Portland Campus with the opening of the Crewe Center for the Arts, Fall 2025. This position may require evenings and weekends. The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the UMPSA Benefits Information Summary. The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Minimum of two years related higher education experience.
• Exemplary customer service.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with proper insurance compliant with Maine requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic background in Music
• Experience in music administration
• Data collection and analysis
• Project management experience
• Experience in higher education

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by November 11, 2024. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.Clery Act:The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.###.####.EEO Statement:In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.###.####, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).