Assistant to the Dean/Business Administrator

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

9d•$73,000 - $86,000

About The Position

Berklee is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Assistant to the Dean / Business Administrator to support the Professional Education Division (PED). Reporting to the Dean of PED, this role plays a critical part in keeping the division running smoothly—supporting leadership, managing daily operations, and overseeing business and administrative functions for a diverse portfolio of academic departments and institutes. The PED includes five academic departments (Music Business/Management, Music Education, Music Therapy, Professional Music, and Liberal Arts and Sciences) as well as several mission-driven institutes, including the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education, the Music and Health Institute, and the Berklee Popular Music Institute. This position serves as a key partner to the Dean and leadership team, ensuring systems, processes, and resources are aligned with Berklee’s student-centered mission. What the role does Serve as the administrative deputy to the Dean, managing day-to-day operations of the PED Office Develop, implement, and maintain effective administrative systems and procedures Assist with annual budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing financial management Facilitate review, tracking, and approval of divisional expenditures Act as the primary administrator for business affairs within the division Coordinate across departments, institutes, and central offices to support operational needs Provide high-level administrative support with professionalism, discretion, and care What Berklee is looking for Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Experience supporting senior leadership and managing complex operations Lead a student support team with a focus on professional growth, while cultivating relationships between the Dean and varied community stakeholders Comfort working with budgets, financial processes, and administrative systems Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented A collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive, student-centered work Why Berklee Berklee’s mission is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music and the creative industries. This role supports that mission by helping create an environment where faculty, staff, and students can do their best work. Berklee values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning—and believes sustainable excellence depends on work-life balance, mutual respect, and shared purpose. Berklee offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, comprehensive benefits, generous time off, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional growth within a global creative community.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting senior leadership and managing complex operations
Lead a student support team with a focus on professional growth, while cultivating relationships between the Dean and varied community stakeholders
Comfort working with budgets, financial processes, and administrative systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented
A collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive, student-centered work

Responsibilities

Serve as the administrative deputy to the Dean, managing day-to-day operations of the PED Office
Develop, implement, and maintain effective administrative systems and procedures
Assist with annual budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing financial management
Facilitate review, tracking, and approval of divisional expenditures
Act as the primary administrator for business affairs within the division
Coordinate across departments, institutes, and central offices to support operational needs
Provide high-level administrative support with professionalism, discretion, and care