Concert Program and Recital Coordinator

University of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society. With approximately 300 music majors, the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a talented student body. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts , the music program offers Bachelors and Masters degrees in the areas of Performance, Composition, Jazz & Commercial Music, Recording and Production, Conducting, Pedagogy, Music Theory and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, as well as graduate certificates and Artist Diplomas. The culturally vibrant city of Denver is located in the beautiful Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of nearly 3 million, Denver has a robust arts community that boasts outstanding professional ensembles across all music genres. For a more detailed description of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings visit www.du.edu/lamont. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Manager of Marketing and Communications of the Lamont School of Music, the Concert Program and Recital Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating Lamont’s concert program production and student recital scheduling. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year. This posting is for a pre-identified candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe InDesign (or comparable desktop publishing software)
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with file management for print production
General knowledge of music
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Able to multi-task, take initiative, and solve problems
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Broad computer skills that include word processing, spreadsheet, and publishing applications
Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in arts administration, higher education, or a related field
Supervisory experience, particularly working with student employees

Responsibilities

Design, generate, and oversee all printed/digital programs for concerts and events (approx. 300 per year) and archive these files per music licensing requirements
Schedule all student recitals (100-125) and dress rehearsals
Hire, train, supervise, and schedule a student staff of four