Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- Detroit
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Music
Department: Community Music School 10030163
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Detroit
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Administrative/Business/Professional, Non-Union
Working/Functional Title
Assistant Director, Community Music School-Detroit
Position SummaryProvide oversight of the CMS-Detroit administrative staff and instructional faculty, including teachers of classes, ensembles, private lessons and music therapy programs. Oversee school policies and procedures in alignment with MSU policies and procedures. Hire, evaluate and mentor faculty and staff; further develop community engagement activities and student recruitment; advance school public relations and marketing initiatives; supervise grant funded projects and student recruitment. Oversees facilities scheduling in the MSU Detroit Center or successive unit. The Assistant Director reports to the Dean of the College of Music through the Director of the Community Music School.
The work-week for the Assistant Director is generally Tuesday through Saturday during the school year, and Monday through Friday during summers; this position requires occasional evenings and extended weekend work.
Responsibilities include:
Required Degree
Masters -Music
Minimum Requirements 3-5 years of arts administration and music education.Thorough understanding of music pedagogy, band, orchestra, instrumental and vocal music practices, and the K-12 music education landscape.Ability to develop innovative music education program offerings that are relevant to the Detroit communityExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills.Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and database management.Experience working with children and families, and the ability to cultivate a strong rapport with a broad range of young students, faculty, and staffExcellent project management skills.Required Application Materials
Statement of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
3 letters of reference
Review of Applications Begins On
10/02/2019
Websitewww.cms.msu.edu
MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Aug 9, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 8, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement
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