The Programming Manager is the primary liaison for all visitors and programming at the DMC, manages marketing and communications functions for the campus, and directly monitors and coordinates weekly activities of the DMC Outreach Coordinator, Custodians, and Sodexo Head Chef. This involves organizing reservations for boarding, meeting spaces, catering, and events for U Maine affiliates and external parties, as well as undergraduate interns and U Maine’s residential Semester by the Sea program. This position carries out DMC teaching, research, and outreach functions by working closely with the DMC Director and Facilities Manager, maintaining communication with faculty and research staff working with the DMC, and staff and administrative officials from the U Maine System. Typical hiring range for this position is $58,000 to $61,894 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to academic organizations, professional training workshops, and community outreach activities.
- Proficient writing and communication skills, and capacity to engage a wide range of academic, professional, and stakeholder communities with varied backgrounds.
- Documented experience in development and delivery of correspondence and outreach products to professional staff, students, external collaborators, and/or stakeholders.
- Exceptional organization skills related to operations and scheduling of activities.
- Capacity to provide consistent oversight and coordination of staff managing varied operational components of an academic institution.
- Familiarity with multiple modes of communication and media.
- Experience working with MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe graphics applications, and Google Applications.
Preferred:
- Prior supervisory experience
- Familiarity with University of Maine administrative procedures and operations
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 5 years related experience
- Proficient writing and communication skills and ability to engage diverse academic and stakeholder communities
- Documented experience developing and delivering correspondence and outreach materials to staff, students, and external collaborators
- Exceptional organizational skills for operations and scheduling of activities
- Ability to provide oversight and coordination of staff managing operational components of an academic institution
- Familiarity with multiple modes of communication and media
- Experience working with MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe graphics applications, and Google Applications
- Prior supervisory experience
- Familiarity with University of Maine administrative procedures and operations
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