ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE ADMISSIONS

Job Summary: 

Direct and coordinate operational activities in support of Music, Theatre, and Dance admission. Participate in extensive recruitment efforts, manage the application, audition, and interview processes, coordinate and direct the audition and interview sessions, and manage offers of admission in collaboration with the Ithaca College Office of Admission. Provide exceptional service to prospective students and their supporters throughout the application process through information sessions, tours, and other events as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage and direct a student-centered admission process within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Implement admission policies, procedures, and practices to attract a diverse and inclusive student body. Maintain awareness of national college music, theatre and dance admission guidelines, ethics, and practices and assist in disseminating information to faculty.
2. Work with the Dean’s Office and Assistant Director of Admission to build and execute the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance strategy and communication.
3. Design and coordinate recruitment sessions at the college, local, regional and national level including information sessions, individual meetings with prospective students and caregivers, high schools, college fairs, conferences, and summer camps; develop and maintain relationships with regional and national performing arts admissions people. 
4. Direct the management of the online admissions application system and provide support to applicants and faculty. 
5. Direct the pre-screening audition process to include contacting applicants who are required to submit pre-screening auditions to ensure all required application materials have been submitted. Ensure adherence to admission deadlines, communicate with faculty to determine pre-screening process results.
6. Ensure the coordination of arrangements dealing with student auditions and interviews both on and off campus to include selecting calendar dates and sites, projecting costs, notifying participating faculty, making travel arrangements for personnel, equipment, and materials.
7. Develop and implement admission yield programs.
8. Direct the annual record keeping regarding current enrollment figures and projection for enrollment. Compile and analyze new data and make recommendations as needed to assist in the admission effort.
9. Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
10. Other Duties as Assigned 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years related professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; excellent organizational, leadership, supervisory and project management skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; excellent organizational skills; solid working knowledge of various word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications including Slate and Acceptd., solid data management skills, knowledge of web structures and platforms with the ability to manage a social media presence, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information are required.

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu 

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$65,000 to $67,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
    • Healthcare including vision and dental
    • Generous Paid Time Off Policies
    • 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
    • EAP
    • Flexible Work Plans
    • Educational Benefits
    • Career-Enhancing Trainings
    • For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness 

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.   This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
 

Salary : $65,000 - $67,000