Pre-College Coordinator, Osher School of Music (OSOM)

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Pre-College Activities Coordinator. The Osher School of Music offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting students to the Osher School of Music degree programs, oversee auditions for degree programs, and communicate with prospective students and families about audition and admission procedures. The Coordinator will maintain data on student successes and scholarship decisions, along with overseeing retention events. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the administration for the Osher Youth Ensembles, primarily with enrollment, parent communications, and weekly rehearsals. During the summer months, the Coordinator will recruit students for the Osher School of Music Youth Ensembles and Summer Camps, coordinate summer camp logistics with OSOM Summer Camps Staff, and assist with auditions, budget tracking, and payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with recruitment or sales

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree or higher in Music
• Experience with music in higher education

Responsibilities

• Recruiting students to the Osher School of Music degree programs
• Overseeing auditions for degree programs
• Communicating with prospective students and families about audition and admission procedures
• Maintaining data on student successes and scholarship decisions
• Overseeing retention events
• Overseeing all aspects of the administration for the Osher Youth Ensembles, including enrollment, parent communications, and weekly rehearsals
• Recruiting students for the Osher School of Music Youth Ensembles and Summer Camps during the summer months
• Coordinating summer camp logistics with OSOM Summer Camps Staff
• Assisting with auditions, budget tracking, and payroll during the summer months

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level