Performing Arts Program Assistant Director of Choral Programs

Position SummaryThe Assistant Director of Choral Programs will assist the Director of Choral Programs in the administration coordination and artistic direction of all choral Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist in implementation of all strategic goals for the program both artistic and administrative as directed by Director of Choral as primary conductor for up to three ensembles as as primary Accompanist/Assistant Conductor for up to two ensembles as assigned; lead weekly sectional rehearsals; lead rehearsals when the Director cannot be available as substitute conductor/accompanist to all university choral ensembles as choral ensembles in a busy performance schedule comprising on and off campus concerts and events (examples of on-campus events include Academic Convocations Baccalaureate Masses Commencement etc.).Support recruitment of students for Choral Program through outreach to high school choral programs auditioning prospective students and presence at Open Houses Accepted Student Days Orientation Days and other admissions/recruitment events as all activities of the Choral Programs Student Executive and maintain a working relationship with the academic music program in the School of Performing and maintain a working relationship with Campus Ministries to provide quality liturgical music for on-campus retention efforts within the choir program through intentional one-on-one meetings with students and attendance at choir work-study students and hourly employees of the Choral Program; review and approve with all administrative tasks required for the smooth operation of the choral program as duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesMinimum of M.M. Degree in Choral Conducting Vocal Performance Piano or Organ. Demonstrated history of strong administrative and leadership skillsSignificant experience directing/accompanying high school university or liturgical choirs and a cappella ensemblesExcellent interpersonal skills for relating to a diverse student knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel Adobe Creative Suite and a professional music notation software (Finale Sibeliusor Dorico)Strong desire to help grow and improve the quality diversity and size of a university choral program with a focus on student experienceUnusual Working Conditions12-month position 35 hours per is an exempt position and requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends during the academic year