Associate Director, Bands
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Associate Director BandsAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Office of Student AffairsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense toascertainwhether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Associate Director of Bands under direction will assist the Director of Bands with various addition help maintain the quality of the band program academically and musically.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Keeps Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music. Manage compliance; task-develop and implement compliance protocols for the band staff to ensure compliance with university standards. Assisting the Director with delegation to band staff members-graduate assistants-student workers managing appointments.
Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
Oversees and assists the Pep Band and Summer High School Music Camp.
Assist Director of Bands with planning rehearsals and directing the band to include organizing and responding in conjunction with the Director to request for band performances-Internal (on Campus) and external (Off-Campus).
Manage Recruitment-focal point for Band staff for logistics. Help students with scheduling financial aid and provide all documents for scholarships waivers and Grant Authorization Forms.
Manage database of auditions. Keep database and contact information for interested auditioned students. Work on Special Populations list for the University.
Manage travel for all University bands itinerary and logistics including hotel arrangements negotiating transportation and coordinating meals for the band and staff.
Manage all band funding accounts in amount approximately $1.4 million for purchasing/procurement scholarships travel staffing and the operational budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Music.
Eight years of related experience with collegiate bands and/or choral programs.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of various marching styles.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to conduct a concert band.
Other Requirements:
Travel required.
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Job Posting Close Date:
05/12/2026
Required Attachments:Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
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