Assistant Director, Bands
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant 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 visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Assistant Director will assist in the creative and administrative tasks associated with the university marching band and vision of the Director of Bands.
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:
Assist the Director of Bands with planning rehearsals and directing the band.
Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
Keeps the Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music.
Travels with the band and works weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree
One year of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
Demonstrated organizational ability and interpersonal relation skills.
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
Other Requirements:
Position requires moderate physical activity related to the instructing and directing bands.
Position requires working non-traditional hours to include evening and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in music or music education.
One year of experience teaching music or working with bands and orchestras to develop musical arrangements.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others.
Knowledge in writing musical arrangements.
Ability to coordinate and direct rehearsals.
Job Posting Close Date:
05/27/2026
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
