Assistant Chair, Professional Music

Berklee

Boston, MA, United States
Base: $125,000 - $151,210; bonus/equity: not speci...
Student academic advising
Departmental operations management
Faculty and staff recruitment
The Assistant Chair provides leadership in the practical implementation of artistic and educational goals of the Division, focusing on student support and departmental operations

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Chair provides leadership in the practical implementation of artistic and educational goals of the Division, focusing on student support and departmental operations.
  • The position supports curriculum development, faculty and staff mentoring, and organizes department-sponsored events including guest artist visits and masterclasses.
  • Berklee College of Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging candidates who contribute to these goals to apply.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Chair provides leadership in the practical implementation of artistic and educational goals of the Division, focusing on student support and departmental operations.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $151,210; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • student academic advising
  • departmental operations management
  • faculty and staff recruitment
  • curriculum development support
  • event organization and facilitation
  • collaborative leadership in education

Nice-to-have

  • experience with popular music genres
  • inclusive workplace culture
  • external partnership development
  • budget oversight and strategic planning
  • unionized environment experience
  • technology proficiency for administration

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • strong administrative and leadership background
  • expertise in Popular Music genres
  • effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • proven ability to mentor and advise students
  • previous college-level teaching experience preferred
  • experience managing faculty and staff
  • commitment to inclusive practices

Work Rights

Not specified

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