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Theatre Program Manager - Theatre
Hiring Department: Theatre
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041719
Posting Close Date: 8/14/26
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $62,500 - $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The School of Theatre and Music provides innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive academic and performance programs to a highly diverse student body. One of four units in the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, STM enrolls over 250 undergraduate students who are taught by 30 full-time and 57 part-time faculty. The School offers coursework leading to a BA in Music, BA in Music Business, BM in Jazz Studies, BM in Music Education, BM in Music Performance, BFA in Acting, BA in Theatre and Performance, and BA in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology. Music ensembles include four choirs, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, an orchestra, an athletic band, multiple chamber groups and jazz combos, a mariachi, gamelan, pop rock ensemble, and digital music ensemble, among others. For more information, go to theatreandmusic.uic.edu.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Job Summary
The position plans, develops, and implements undergraduate student recruitment, admission, and retention protocols and for the School of Theatre and Music (STM), with a particular focus on Theatre, including youth programming. In addition, this position provides administrative support to the Head of Theatre; may teach workshops and/or introductory courses in an area of expertise; may supervise student employees; and may engage in other duties as assigned. This position works closely with the Director of the School, the Associate Director for Enrollment, the Head of Theatre, and STM staff and faculty.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
Student Recruitment, Admission, Retention Management
• Work closely with the Director, the Associate Director for Enrollment, and the Head of Theatre to plan, develop, and implement the on- and off- campus recruitment, admission, and retention program for the Department of Theatre.
o Participate in annual discussions about recruitment priorities, goals, strategies, and actions.
o Co-develop theatre recruitment and program content for print, website, and social media.
o Plan, develop, and/or participate in campus, college, STM, and/or department level and recruitment and admissions meetings and activities.
o Co-represent STM, and the Department of Theatre at recruitment conferences, festivals, recruitment fairs, school visits.
o Plan, develop, implement, and document all aspects of Department of Theatre on- and off- campus recruitment activities.
o Review all Theatre admission applications including both documents and in-person or remote auditions; manage faculty review and application recommendations
o Work closely with the Associate Director for Enrollment to manage all theatre student recruitment and admission records and communications.
o Manage Theatre aspects of the STM recruitment budget.
o Other STM student recruitment, admission, and retention duties as assigned.
Youth Program Management
• Convene and work closely with the Director, the Associate Director for Enrollment, the Head of Theatre, and STM faculty to determine annual youth programming plan; responsible for implementing this plan.
o Propose, develop, and implement theatre youth programs for prospective UIC students.
o Manage Theatre youth program budget, logistics, labor, etc.
o Other STM youth program management duties as assigned.
Head of Theatre and Assistance
• Provide clerical and operational support to the Head of Theatre such as
o Maintain and deliver student enrollment data regularly and upon request.
o With Head, establish and communicate annual faculty-student advisor decisions.
o Provide student degree reports and course enrollment upon request.
o Assist with management of student scholarships and awards records; provide award information to advancement and administration when necessary.
o Coordinate Department production auditions.
o Co-develop programs for public performances and events.
o Other STM Head of Theatre assistance duties as assigned.
Teaching/Academic Programming
• Provide academic advising support to all incoming theatre students; serve as an academic success and well-being contact for students throughout their time with STM; and teach student orientation and/or introductory courses in an area of expertise.
o Serve as primary theatre student success point person from first encounter to graduation.
o Teach introductory theatre courses. (e.g. THTR 281: Practicum in Theatre Administration)
o May help plan, implement and/or teach academic year and summer high school youth programs.
o Other teaching/academic programming duties as assigned.
Other
• May supervise student employees.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications include Bachelor's degree in theatre, arts administration or related creative discipline. A minimum of three years' experience serving as a recruitment/admissions officer, teaching artist, and/or in a teaching/administrative role in an academic or arts institution. Ability to assess and evaluate student theatre knowledge and skill. In-depth knowledge of theatre professions. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to strategize, delegate and prioritize. Solid understanding of database management. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and engage in some regional travel. Commitment to STM mission and to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications include Master's Degree in theatre, arts administration or related creative discipline; direct experience with recruitment and admissions in a university setting; experience teaching or working with students in a high school or university setting.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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