The Manager of Dance Programs is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all dance programming within the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. This includes managing a diverse portfolio of offerings including physical education courses, drop-in classes, specialty workshops, and family programs. This position will provide leadership and supervision for a team of over 50 part-time dance instructors, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

The manager will play a key role in the creation and management of revenue-generating dance initiatives, ensuring programs are financially sustainable and aligned with departmental and university goals. Responsible for continued research to identify trends and innovative practices in the field of dance and movement education. Collaboration with the Marketing and Membership teams to assist with program evaluations, community outreach, and strategic planning to meet the evolving needs of participants.

Required Skills

• At least three years of management experience in dance education, or dance performance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to use computer operating systems and common applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, database programs, email programs and web browsers.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees, both student and part-time.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of dance genres and the ability to instruct when necessary.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

• At least three years of management experience in dance education, or dance performance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to use computer operating systems and common applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, database programs, email programs and web browsers.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees, both student and part-time.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of dance genres and the ability to instruct when necessary.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _