Assistant Director of Admissions, Auditions & Interviews

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee are looking for a high-energy tech-savvy and hospitality-minded Assistant Director of Admissions Auditions and Interviews. In this role you arent just managing a process; you are the architect of the first major milestone in a young artists career. From coordinating global On The Road auditions to mastering the technical flow of online Zoom events you will ensure every applicant receives red-carpet VIP treatment. At Berklee your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

The Role: Architect of the Applicant Journey

Reporting to the Associate Director you will oversee the operational logistics and communications that power our world-renowned audition and interview (A&I) program. You will lead the charge to streamline procedures through technology while maintaining the personal human touch that Berklee is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

Audition Events & Logistics:

• Global Operations: Coordinate and oversee operations for A&I events held on campus on the road and online. Youll manage contracts invoices and financial records for domestic and international trips.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical resource for online auditions leveraging Zoom to connect with talent across the globe.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Conduct A&I ROI reporting analyzing cost-per-matriculant and evaluation ratings to refine our recruitment strategies.
• Team Management: Hire train and supervise a team of student workers and temporary staff to ensure seamless event execution.

Event Management & Facilitation:

• Logistics Mastery: Prepare all materials for on-campus events from sight-reading books to catering and vendor set-up.
• Database Management: Utilize Salesforce FormAssembly and Filemaker Pro to manage A&I databases and generate actionable reports.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner with faculty Public Safety and Enrollment Marketing to ensure all stakeholdersfrom alumni to prospective studentshave an optimal experience.

World-Class Customer Service:

• Admissions Counseling: Act as a primary point of contact for families counseling them on audition formats scholarship eligibility financial aid and the full admissions lifecycle.
• The VIP Experience: Ensure the applicant experience exceeds that of any competing institution through proactive relationship building and professional empathy.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for a self-motivated professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep appreciation for the performing arts.

• Experience: 13 years of relatable experience in admissions event management or customer service.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Salesforce and Zoom is highly preferred. You should be comfortable acting as a technical troubleshooter during high-stakes events.
• Organizational Prowess: Strong administrative and time-management skills; you thrive when managing multiple moving parts simultaneously.
• Communication: Articulate and professional written and oral communication skills with the maturity to handle sensitive student counseling issues.
• Music Background: Music training and experience are strongly preferred as you will be communicating daily with talented musicians and faculty.

Why Berklee

Berklee is a global community connected by a network of 84000 alumni who are shaping the future of the arts.

• Mission-Driven Culture: Work in a vibrant environment where creativity and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
• Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly access to world-class music theater and dance performances right on campus.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier health dental and life insurance plus a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Generous Time Off: Extensive PTO and paid holidays including a paid winter break to recharge.
• Tuition Benefits: Free or discounted courses for you and your family.

Join us in finding and fostering the worlds most inspired artists!

Hiring Range: $63000 to $67000; salary dependent on experience and education.

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