Director of Bard Conservatory Preparatory Division

Bard Conservatory of MusicDirector of Bard Conservatory Preparatory DivisionEmployer Website:http://apply.interfolio.com/136491The Bard Conservatory Preparatory Division, since its founding in the fall of 2007, has offered high quality music education to young musicians in the Hudson Valley and its environs. The Preparatory Division has 26 part-time faculty, a small part-time administrative support staff, and enrollment of approximately 165 students, aged three to eighteen. Its offerings include private instruction in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, euphonium, percussion, guitar, and composition. It also offers musicianship classes, ensembles, and early childhood music education classes. The Preparatory Division is based in the beautiful László Z. Bitó Conservatory building on the Bard College campus. During the school year it offers Saturday instruction in two 15-week semesters, and in the summer, it offers a two-week long day camp. The Director of the Preparatory Division, with the assistance of the part-time staff, is responsible for all elements of the preparatory programs. They include:The hiring and supervision of faculty and administrative staff, including the management of the travel logistics and reimbursement for faculty commuting from New York CityThe oversight of students:Managing and maintaining registration for new and returning studentsAssigning students to teachers and ensemblesDetermine class placement (Musicianship and Chamber Music) on a semester basisAdministering and managing scheduling and logistics of Bard Prep activities during the academic year and during the two-week long summer camp. This includes private lessons, classes, auditions, juries, and recitalsManaging and overseeing finances:Responsible for creation and balancing of operational budgetsManage cash flow, expenses, reimbursement and budgetsGenerating invoices and collecting tuition payments on a semester basisManage payroll hours for Faculty, Accompanists, College/Conservatory Student WorkersOversight of the Prep Division websiteLeading development efforts for the Preparatory Division:Organize fundraising eventsCultivate donors within the Bard Prep communityDevelop new fundraising initiativesCultivating community outreach eventsThis position requires presence on-campus for Saturday teaching days during the academic year and during the two-week long Preparatory Division Summer Camp. The Director may work remotely when presence on campus is not required.QualificationsBachelor's of Music is required. Master's preferred.To ApplyPlease submit the following through Interfolio by following this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/136491Cover letterResumeTeaching philosophy statement (approximately one to two pages). This is a general statement of the applicant’s educational values and approaches.Contact information for three professional references.The application deadline is January 2, 2024Compensation: $58,500 - $60,000, annualThis salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.Benefits Overview: We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans (https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/retirement/) ; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.AA/EOE