Director of Music Recruitment & Enrollment - School of Music - College of Fine Arts

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music is seeking a Director of Recruitment and Enrollment. This role is responsible for identifying and enrolling outstanding musicians, composers, and music technologists. The School of Music offers Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Music degrees in various performance and composition areas, as well as degrees in Music and Technology in collaboration with other departments. The faculty includes full-time and part-time members, with many from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Director will be a primary ambassador for the School, leading recruitment and admissions operations with a data-informed approach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred)
3 to 5 years of progressive admissions experience, ideally within a conservatory, college music program, or performing arts institution
Hands-on experience with Slate and Acceptd, or comparable admissions CRM and audition management platforms
Ability to translate data into actionable recruitment strategies
Working knowledge of financial aid systems and processes, including merit-based scholarships
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and leading teams
Communicates with clarity, warmth, and professionalism across a wide range of audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities with grace
Cultural intelligence and a genuine commitment to inclusive recruitment practices
Successful background check
Act 153 child protection clearances

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Understanding of how aid packaging intersects with recruitment and enrollment outcomes
Approaches supervision with a developmental, collaborative mindset
Thrives in a fast-paced environment that demands careful attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure

Responsibilities

Developing and executing strategic recruitment plans at the national and international level
Managing campus and virtual visits for prospective students and their families
Representing the School of Music to groups of prospective students and their communities
Overseeing operations for on-campus, regional, and virtual auditions
Collaborating with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop compelling recruitment materials and targeted advertising campaigns
Working in close partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admission on undergraduate processing and admissions decisions, and with the Office of International Education on international student documentation
Managing graduate assistantship assignments and communications
Maintaining accurate admissions records
Participating actively in admission and scholarship decisions
Supervising graduate assistants, Music Admission Ambassadors, and one professional staff member
Managing the admissions budget and tracking expenditures across recruitment activities