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Texas A&M University

Program Manager of Marketing & Development

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840

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Job Title

Program Manager of Marketing & Development

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

OPAS

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job The Program Manager, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the Opera and Performing Arts Society (OPAS).

Essential Duties/Tasks Operational & Administrative Management

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities for the program

Develops and implements procedures for the administration of the program

Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program

Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program

Prepares reports and analyses for programs as requested by the director

Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program

Donor and Sponsor Relations

Develops, cultivates and maintains relationships with subscribers, donors, and sponsors

Collaborates with the Texas A&M Foundation representative to identify, cultivate, and steward prospective OPAS endowment donors

Serves as staff liaison to the OPAS Board of Directors, assisting in the planning, development, and execution of strategies to secure donations and program sponsorships

Prepares and distributes sponsorship agreements and maintains sponsorship accounts receivables

Marketing & Communications

Serves as primary liaison between OPAS and contract marketing and promotion firm to cover interface with publicists for agencies and artists, public media and University Communications

Develops and maintains relationships with advertisers, vendors, media partners, and university constituents

Manages the sale of program and web banner advertising

Develops and coordinates group sales initiatives to expand audience reach and engagement

Prepares and distributes media partnership agreements

Maintains OPAS events on university events calendar

Event Coordination

Plans and manages setup, catering, and sponsorship solicitation for the OPAS VIP Donor Lounge

Plans and executes the Season Reveal Preview Party

Serves as the event coordinator for special functions related to donors, marketing, focus groups, and endowment recognition

Student Engagement

Serves as advisor to the OPAS Student Committee on recruitment, retention, marketing, promotions, development, public relations, and fundraising initiatives

What you need to know Salary:

$55,000-80,000 annually

Special Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Five years of related experience in administration

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with event planning and execution, demonstrating strong attention to detail

Ability to connect and build relationships with sponsors, donors, season subscribers, advertisers, vendors, and university constituents

Knowledge and understanding of the arts and how participation in the arts enhances life and education

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of customers and stakeholders. Skilled in adapting communication style to meet the needs of various audiences, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and positive engagement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements and Factors

This position is security sensitive

This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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