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Job Summary:

The Program Manager supports the day-to-day administrative, financial, and communications functions of Wisconsin Singers and collaborates with the Executive Producer and other staff on key projects. The role manages financial processes and program logistics while supporting marketing, donor relations, show bookings and operations. This person will provide mentorship and advising to student interns.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Singers here: https://www.wisconsinsingers.com/

Work Schedule:

On-site work M-F 8:30-5 with some weekly evening or weekend commitments and hours for special events

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders

• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Social Education, Wisconsin Singers

Compensation:

The expected starting salary is $46,000.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Appointment Duration:

Terminal, 2 year project appointment

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of work experience in the arts, student affairs or a non-profit
• Organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with student advising

How to Apply:

The deadline to apply for this position is October 4th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Contact Information:

Jenny Lee, [email protected], 608-265-1157

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