Rock Lititz
General Manager, Academy of Live Technology (ALT)
Rock Lititz, Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Job Title:
General Manager, Academy of Live Technology (ALT) @Rock Lititz Location:
Lititz, PA Position Type:
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Mission
The General Manager (GM) of the Academy of Live Technology (ALT) will be a collaborative leader and strategic problem solver, guiding the organization through growth and operational excellence. This individual will prioritize student success, foster team collaboration, and ensure financial sustainability. Strong program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. Cultural alignment with the ALT and Rock Lititz teams is a key selection criterion. Outcomes
Lead and build a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance Serve as the primary liaison between academic institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders, cultivating strategic relationships and partnerships Facilitate collaboration among internal teams and industry partners to enhance student experience Ensure impactful, industry-embedded education through partner donations, vendor engagement, and integration within the Rock Lititz community Drive the execution of joint strategic initiatives, balancing long-term growth with hands-on operational oversight during early-stage scaling Engage in financial planning and budget management to ensure fiscal sustainability Work with the Program Coordinator to streamline administrative operations, ensuring clarity, compliance, and efficiency across teams Support fundraising and development efforts, engaging with donors, grant makers, institutional, and industry partners as needed Work with education partners to ensure any required processes, documentation and plans support compliance or requirements for accreditation, DOE or any regulatory body If required, drive any state or federal applications, grants or required processes/documentation Represent ALT in public forums, industry events, and external engagements to enhance visibility and reputation Key Priorities in first 6-12 months
Relationship building, stakeholder management and partner foundation building Building, supporting and leading teams Drive enrollment, meet budget targets and establish long term business plan Establishing strong project and communication plans and processes Supporting teams and partners in strong student engagement and success Focusing team on unique and dynamic industry engagement experiences Measurable Goals
After 1 month will have met 1:1 with all students, faculty, adjuncts and ALT/RL team members After 2 months will have met with at least 15 partners - gear donors, master class or adjunct providers, project supporters, or those managing jobs or internships After 2 months will have met with finance team and have a full understanding of budget for 25-26 academic year After 3 months will be actively participating in all ALT/PCAD Communication meetings and will have transitioned all scope of work from RL/ALT team After 3 months will have traveled to ALT UK and have a deep understanding of how the unique industry embedded education model works After 3 months will be up to speed on licensing requirements and will transition licensing application management scope After 3 months will have team roles clearly defined and will lay out clear annual goals with each team member After 4 months will be driving all industry embedded education work After 4 months will have requests for donations, sponsors and budget from Workforce Live After 5 months will have a draft budget for 26-27 academic year for Board approval After 5 months will have a short course plan and will execute After 8 months will have met recruiting targets (target 60 new students) and after 9 months will have 3-5 year business plan for recommendation to the board Requirements
CRITICAL Proven leadership experience with a focus on team building and collaboration Strong interpersonal skills; able to influence calmly and effectively Live event industry experience is strongly preferred; candidates without this experience must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn the industry quickly. Experience in Higher Education administration preferred Financial literacy and experience in budget management Mature program management experience with a willingness to execute and build Excellent administrative and communication skills CULTURAL Passionate about live entertainment and working with young professionals Thrives working with people, and forming relationships Values the insights and contributions of others and prioritizes team success Open to continuous learning in a dynamic environment, willingness to pivot as business needs shift Ability to remain calm in difficult and/or complex situations and maintain an action oriented, problem-solving mindset Demonstrate pride and ownership in your work Humble leader – willing to drive collaboration and set others up for success Willing to lead when required while contributing to and producing deliverables when required Physical
Frequent walking throughout campus but may remain stationary for long periods of time Frequent use of manual dexterity to type, and use office equipment Occasional exposure to concert level audio output, lasers, bright or flashing light, fog, and other elements one might experience in a live event production environment. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Job Title:
General Manager, Academy of Live Technology (ALT) @Rock Lititz Location:
Lititz, PA Position Type:
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Mission
The General Manager (GM) of the Academy of Live Technology (ALT) will be a collaborative leader and strategic problem solver, guiding the organization through growth and operational excellence. This individual will prioritize student success, foster team collaboration, and ensure financial sustainability. Strong program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. Cultural alignment with the ALT and Rock Lititz teams is a key selection criterion. Outcomes
Lead and build a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance Serve as the primary liaison between academic institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders, cultivating strategic relationships and partnerships Facilitate collaboration among internal teams and industry partners to enhance student experience Ensure impactful, industry-embedded education through partner donations, vendor engagement, and integration within the Rock Lititz community Drive the execution of joint strategic initiatives, balancing long-term growth with hands-on operational oversight during early-stage scaling Engage in financial planning and budget management to ensure fiscal sustainability Work with the Program Coordinator to streamline administrative operations, ensuring clarity, compliance, and efficiency across teams Support fundraising and development efforts, engaging with donors, grant makers, institutional, and industry partners as needed Work with education partners to ensure any required processes, documentation and plans support compliance or requirements for accreditation, DOE or any regulatory body If required, drive any state or federal applications, grants or required processes/documentation Represent ALT in public forums, industry events, and external engagements to enhance visibility and reputation Key Priorities in first 6-12 months
Relationship building, stakeholder management and partner foundation building Building, supporting and leading teams Drive enrollment, meet budget targets and establish long term business plan Establishing strong project and communication plans and processes Supporting teams and partners in strong student engagement and success Focusing team on unique and dynamic industry engagement experiences Measurable Goals
After 1 month will have met 1:1 with all students, faculty, adjuncts and ALT/RL team members After 2 months will have met with at least 15 partners - gear donors, master class or adjunct providers, project supporters, or those managing jobs or internships After 2 months will have met with finance team and have a full understanding of budget for 25-26 academic year After 3 months will be actively participating in all ALT/PCAD Communication meetings and will have transitioned all scope of work from RL/ALT team After 3 months will have traveled to ALT UK and have a deep understanding of how the unique industry embedded education model works After 3 months will be up to speed on licensing requirements and will transition licensing application management scope After 3 months will have team roles clearly defined and will lay out clear annual goals with each team member After 4 months will be driving all industry embedded education work After 4 months will have requests for donations, sponsors and budget from Workforce Live After 5 months will have a draft budget for 26-27 academic year for Board approval After 5 months will have a short course plan and will execute After 8 months will have met recruiting targets (target 60 new students) and after 9 months will have 3-5 year business plan for recommendation to the board Requirements
CRITICAL Proven leadership experience with a focus on team building and collaboration Strong interpersonal skills; able to influence calmly and effectively Live event industry experience is strongly preferred; candidates without this experience must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn the industry quickly. Experience in Higher Education administration preferred Financial literacy and experience in budget management Mature program management experience with a willingness to execute and build Excellent administrative and communication skills CULTURAL Passionate about live entertainment and working with young professionals Thrives working with people, and forming relationships Values the insights and contributions of others and prioritizes team success Open to continuous learning in a dynamic environment, willingness to pivot as business needs shift Ability to remain calm in difficult and/or complex situations and maintain an action oriented, problem-solving mindset Demonstrate pride and ownership in your work Humble leader – willing to drive collaboration and set others up for success Willing to lead when required while contributing to and producing deliverables when required Physical
Frequent walking throughout campus but may remain stationary for long periods of time Frequent use of manual dexterity to type, and use office equipment Occasional exposure to concert level audio output, lasers, bright or flashing light, fog, and other elements one might experience in a live event production environment. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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