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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State School of Music seeks an Assistant Director for Engagement and Outreach to support strategic initiatives that connect performance academic programs and public engagement.

The Assistant Director for Engagement and Outreach will play a key role in coordinating complex projects advancing community- and audience-facing initiatives and supporting the operational and strategic work of a comprehensive music school within a major public research university.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Music which brings people together around music creativity and learning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support School-level strategic priorities through planning coordination and implementation of complex initiatives.

• Translate broad goals into actionable plans across multiple concurrent musical projects including performances special events recording projects and outreach activities.

• Coordinate planning logistics and timelines for major School of Music events academic milestones and community-facing initiatives.

• Serve as a central point of coordination for multi-stakeholder musical projects involving faculty staff students facilities and external partners.

• Coordinate schedules across faculty facilities and support units to reduce conflicts and optimize resources.

• Support engagement with alumni donors guest artists and community partners in collaboration with the Director and development staff.

• Assist with operational workflows identifying challenges and recommending practical solutions to improve systems and communication.

• Support tracking of budgets expenditures and resources related to programs and initiatives.

• May supervise staff student employees or project teams as appropriate.

The Assistant Director for Engagement and Outreach will be regularly required to work evenings and weekendsto assist with the School of Music events and other audience-facing initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a professional setting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects balance competing priorities and work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

• Inclusive and respectful when working with others.

• Outstanding organizational communication and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in higher education performing arts organizations or cultural institutions.

• Experience supporting strategic planning program development or large-scale events.

• Familiarity with community engagement fundraising support or grant-related activities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Application Information: Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Additional Information:

This position will report to the Director of the School of Music.

The College of Arts and Architecture home to the School of Music is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

About the School of Music at Penn State
The Penn State School of Music is a student-centered comprehensive school serving approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate music majors and nearly 5000 non-music majors each year.

Through individualized instruction a wide range of degree programs and vibrant performance and creative opportunities the School prepares students as performers composers teachers scholars and creative practitioners.

With strengths in creative technology music education scholarship interdisciplinary study and community engagement the School presents more than 400 concerts annually and supports faculty and student work that reaches audiences locally nationally and internationally.

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