Program Manager - Theory & Composition, Jazz

New England Conservatory Of Music•Boston, MA

About The Position

The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults. Description The Program Manager is a critical member of the Expanded Education Programs Team and is responsible for managing all daily operations, scheduling, planning, and personnel for the Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, Theory, Composition, CMA, Jazz, and Early Music departments across the Expanded Education division at the New England Conservatory (NEC). Expanded Education oversees all non-degree activities at NEC, including the Preparatory School, Adult Education, and Summer programs. NEC Prep consists of over 1,500 students and offers private instruction, chamber ensembles, large ensembles, seminars, and classes. Adult education provides opportunities for adult students to continue private instruction, ensembles, and certificate programming.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Arts Administration, or a related field.
2-4 years of relevant experience in arts management and/or ensemble management
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on high-level customer service.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; as well as Gmail, and Google Calendar, Sheets, and Docs.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to coordinate and correspond with external and internal collaborators.
Strong professional judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Excellent time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a strong teammate.
Ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule during the academic year and a Monday-Friday schedule during the summer; some evening concert attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Provide operational, logistical, and administrative management for the Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, Theory, Composition, CMA, Jazz, and Early Music programs.
Collaborate and communicate with Department chairs across program areas to support departmental development, operational logistics, and recruitment efforts.
Create and maintain accurate personnel rosters for ensembles and classes; In conjunction with the admissions and enrollment team, confirm that all students are appropriately registered for their ensembles.
In conjunction with Expanded Education Department Directors and Department Chairs, develop and manage expanded education elective course offerings.
In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Programs, manage concert and rehearsal operations for assigned programs, including calendars, room requests, stage diagrams, production forms, music, and instrument needs.
Coordinate substitute faculty needs, track and support workshop moderators and faculty subs as needed.
Manages the progress report and spring evaluation process for assigned private lesson departments, in conjunction with other program managers.
Track student attendance and work with families, faculty, conductors, and staff to resolve and approve absence requests.
Maintain an active role in ensemble and department recruitment, marketing, and social media
Hire, train, evaluate, and motivate work-study assistants.
Track work-study payroll, and prepare payment vouchers as needed.
Provide high-quality interaction with students and families while addressing their administrative and artistic needs.
Other duties as assigned.