Executive Director of the Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hayes School of Music is home to more than 400 students (undergraduate and graduate), and nearly 100 faculty and staff members. It offers undergraduate degrees in music education, music therapy, music industry studies, and music performance, with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, music theory/composition, jazz, and sacred music. Graduate programs are offered in music therapy and music performance, with concentrations in instrumental or vocal performance, collaborative piano, music composition, and conducting. Supported by the Hayes Endowment for Musical Excellence, the school is part of Appalachian State University, an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Executive Director serves as the chief academic officer of the Hayes School of Music and its four undergraduate degree programs – Music Education, Music Industry Studies, Music Performance, and Music Therapy, as well as two master’s level programs – Music Therapy and Music Performance.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in a field relevant to the Hayes School of Music
Record of excellence in scholarly/creative activity, teaching, and service
Record of significant and progressively responsible academic leadership experience
Demonstrated capacity for donor relations and fundraising

Nice To Haves

A collaborative, consultative, and transparent leadership style across multiple stakeholder groups, with an appreciation for shared governance
Knowledge of the disciplines and programs that comprise the Hayes School of Music
Demonstrated experience with recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty and staff
Commitment to the recruitment, success, and retention of students
Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and endowments
Evidence of successful donor relations and fundraising
Experience with strategic planning
Record of innovative initiatives and program development
Commitment to faculty and staff development, and support for research and creative activities
Knowledge of the accreditation process, particularly the National Association of Schools of Music
Excellent communication skills demonstrating high integrity and ethical standards
Experience with community engagement

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding leadership in realizing the vision and strategic direction of the Hayes School of Music, achieving artistic and academic goals leading to student success
Represent and advocate for the Hayes School of Music and its interests to university leadership and external constituencies
Lead strategic planning, institutional initiatives, and advancement of the Hayes School of Music’s mission
Position management for faculty and staff
Manage and monitor the Hayes School of Music budget and fiscal operations, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and compliance with university policies and procedures
Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, advisory council, and external partners and support development and fundraising activities that advance the mission and priorities of the Hayes School of Music
Oversee facilities and operational needs of the Hayes School of Music, collaborating with university partners to address ongoing and emerging priorities
Provide leadership and direction for Hayes School of Music committees, councils, meetings, and other governance activities
Serve as the Hayes School of Music institutional representative to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and provide leadership in accreditation, self-study, and related institutional assessment activities
Foster a caring and respectful community by encouraging communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and university leadership
Provide strategic direction for Cannon Music Camp and the Community Music School