What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Performance: Music position at Hastings College?
The Position: Directors of Performance at Hastings College are focused on four key deliverables:
- Build relationships across campus and in wider communities to support student access to the college and support enrollment goals.
- Serve as a champion and ambassador for the HC educational experience.
- Serve students by ensuring students have the resources and opportunities in place to retain and maximize their learning experience.
- Support academic departments where aligned, and teach within those departments
when appropriately credentialed (with the support of the department chair).
Directors of Performance report to the VP for Student Access, Enrollment and Performance.
Responsibilities and Duties: Work with the VP for Student Access, Enrollment and Performance as the liaison between the Music Program and the Office of Admissions to implement a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan for both prospective music majors and students in other disciplines wishing to participate in music (band and choir) at Hastings College. This plan will influence music students to visit campus, apply, complete application, file financial aid, deposit, enroll and retain at Hastings College.
Essential Functions:
- The position requires quickly gaining familiarity with the academic/artistic offerings of HC and its Music Program to effectively answer questions of prospective students.
- Support the academic department where aligned, and teach within the department where appropriately credentialed (with the support of the department chair).
- Develop and make presentations to support recruitment efforts.
- Visit high schools, classrooms, serve as guest clinician, etc. to routinely network with and seek referrals from (including but not limited to), high school counselors, administrators, teachers, directors and alumni.
- Schedule and host campus music visits, arrange audition day schedules and events, and assist in the planning and implementation of special events both on and off campus.
- Maintain knowledge in financial aid, including institutional resources and federal financial aid programs.
- Manage databases and track prospect data (applications, awards, deposits) through the use of various computer/data systems. Run queries using Slate Admission/Enrollment Management software.
- Assist in the development of marketing materials specifically used for enrollment purposes (both print and web).
- Participate and suggest professional development activities that could help meet the College’s enrollment goals.
- Support the academic department in the retention of students within the department and activity.
- Travel will be expected and non-standard hours will be required, including evenings and weekends.
General Department Duties including, but not limited to:
- Learn to use/operate any new job related programs and equipment.
- Participate in designated meetings and mandatory training sessions.
- Consistently model a high degree of customer service and student focus.
- Work collaboratively and support other team members.
- Professionally represent Hastings College at all times.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have earned a Master’s Degree in Music, DMA or equivalent preferred; experience in marketing, public relations, public speaking and customer service is desired. Some experience in admissions and recruiting is recommended but a willingness to learn and an active mind are equally important. Working knowledge of sales, project management or strategic planning will be helpful in succeeding in this position. Experience with regional and local high schools is useful. Valid Nebraska driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Phone etiquette.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Organizational skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to relate to and make a positive impression on visiting prospective students and families.
- Knowledge of College goals, objectives, procedures, and publications required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google G Suite.
- Ability to learn Slate (the College’s student database software).
Ability to operate a computer, printer, copier, and mobile phone.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to travel, including some overnights; some weekend activities may be required.
- Ability to sit for long periods.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods at events.
- Stooping, kneeling and bending, climbing stairs and ladders.
- Light physical effort.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to hear and understand over the telephone.
Working Conditions:
- Generally temperature-controlled environment.
May receive requests with simultaneous deadlines.
Other:
- Reliable transportation.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Dress appropriately for work demands.
Maintain standards for personal grooming and hygiene.
Application Requirements
Please submit a cover letter that includes how you would develop a strategy for recruiting and retaining music students and a resume with references to Hastings.edu under the "jobs" link.
Deadline: January 3, 2022 (applications will be reviewed until the position is filled)
Date of Appointment
March 6, 2022, but negotiable for selected candidate
Duration of Appointment
2 years, including summer
Diversity Statement
Understanding that historical inequities have prevented all students from the rewards and opportunities in higher education, Hastings College is committed to wide-ranging diversity, equity, and inclusion in its campus community. It is expected that incoming staff are ready to engage our diverse students from a perspective of asset-based mutual respect.
The College
Located in Hastings, Nebraska, and founded in 1882, Hastings College is an independent, coeducational, historically Presbyterian but non-sectarian, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of about 950 students. The student/faculty ratio is 13/1. The median ACT composite of entering students is about 23.
HASTINGS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WOMEN AND MEMBERS OF MINORITY GROUPS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS.
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