Program Specialist

Job Details Department: Dramatic Art - 310200 Career Area: Administrative/Clerical Support Position Title: Program Specialist Position Number: 20064052 Vacancy ID: S027252 Hours per week: 40 Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA) Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with some weekends Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Posting Open Date: 05/01/2026 Application Deadline: 05/31/2026 Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company, a nationally regarded LORT D theatre, is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship between them is at the vital center of who we are. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of global theatre, its literature, and its history. Position Summary The Program Specialist will focus on supporting the department’s three MFA programs (Acting, Costume, and Technical Production), Undergraduate Production, and the business operations of the Department of Dramatic Art. This position will carry out the department’s communication strategies by updating the department’s website; managing listservs, updating the alumni board; managing our social media presence; and publicizing department classes, events, Ground Floor productions, and Kenan Theatre Company productions through different mediums. The Program Specialist will also fulfill several administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to, managing the KTC Box Office, assisting with student related events such as graduate student orientation, KTC kick-off, lectures, and play readings; making and reconciling purchases; providing administrative support to the department programs; communicating with program guests; serving as a Concur travel coordinator; booking guest travel and housing, and processing finance transactions such as vendor creations and check requests. Responsibilities Support the department’s three MFA programs (Acting, Costume, and Technical Production), Undergraduate Production, and the business operations of the Department of Dramatic Art. Update the department’s website; manage listservs, alumni board, and manage social media; publicize department classes, events, Ground Floor productions, and Kenan Theatre Company productions through different media. Assist with student‑related events such as graduate student orientation, KTC kick‑off, lectures, and play readings. Manage the KTC Box Office and reconcile purchases. Provide administrative support to department programs. Communicate with program guests; serve as Concur travel coordinator; book guest travel and housing; process finance transactions such as vendor creations and check requests. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences Experience working in a higher education setting Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Experience with ConnectCarolina Campus Security Authority Responsibilities This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill