Teaching Artistry Coordinator

New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

JOB SUMMARY:

A key member of the Community Engagement and Professional Studies Team at NEC, the Teaching Artistry and CEPS Coordinator provides overall administrative support for NEC’s flagship Teaching Artistry programming, as well as the associated Community Engagement and Professional Studies Department. This position is responsible for managing administrative logistics related to the Teaching Artistry and Music Education Concentration, as well the Teaching Artistry@NEC Workshop Series, including data tracking, marketing, and web invoicing. In addition to providing administrative assistance for the CEPS Department overall, the TA/CEPS Coordinator will work alongside the CPP Team to provide support for NEC’s well-established partnership programming within the Boston community through NEC’s Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, a nationally recognized collegiate community engagement and teaching artist program.

This is a grant-funded, full-time academic year position (44 weeks, M-F, occasional evening/weekend) with some limited flexibility for hybrid work. The individual in this role reports to the Dean and Chair of Community Engagement and Professional Studies (CEPS) and works closely with the CPP Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide administrative support for NEC’s Teaching Artistry Programming and the associated activities of the Community Engagement and Professional Studies Department.

• Assist the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Teaching Artistry with all aspects of administration of the Teaching Artistry and Music Education Concentration, including record keeping, payments, production of marketing material, assistance with event planning, data collection and evaluation.

• Manage marketing, payments, registration, communication, and other administration of the Teaching Artistry@NEC Workshop Series.

• Manage scheduling and logistical coordination of NEC’s CEPS Scholar in Residence.

• Support the CPP Administrative Director as needed in management of office logistics for CPP and the CEPS Team.

• Help coordinate the scheduling and logistical details of programs in Boston partner community venues; facilitate relationships with CPP’s network of community partners as needed.

• Prepare, transport, supervise, and evaluate NEC students at CPP events in select community settings.

• Provide logistical support and attend student professional development events.

• Organize and develop student resources and educational materials.

• Maintain departmental databases and calendar of events; support program marketing efforts.

• Assist the Administrative Director of CPP and Dean of CEPS with ongoing evaluation of the CPP program and grant applications.

• Serve as an ambassador for the CEPS department and for NEC within and outside of NEC’s walls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience required.

• Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred, ideally in Music Education, Performance, or Arts Administration.

• Detail oriented with an ability to handle complex scheduling and organizational situations.

• Strong administrative ability to articulate and realize concrete measures for implementing the work of a strategic vision.

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously.

• The ability to take initiative in order to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.

• Strong organizational, writing, and computer skills required.

• Familiarity with the field of Teaching Artistry.

• Background and interest in K-12 classroom teaching, music education, and musical engagement in community environments is helpful.

• Experience with event planning, particularly in schools and community settings.

• Familiarity with partnership building in urban schools and community settings; ability to navigate sensitive and nuanced long-term partnerships is essential.

• A high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills required, along with the ability to interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Familiarity with Survey Monkey, Mailchimp, and social media platforms is helpful.

• Preferred: Possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and be comfortable driving in Boston (not necessary to own a car).

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid time off including a combination of vacation, sick, personal, birthday and holidays.
• Benefits provided on day 1. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options for a Health Reimbursement Account, a Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Healthcare and Dependent Care savings account. Additional benefits with health insurance election including virtual primary, medical convenience and behavioral health care, fitness and weight loss reimbursements and discounted bike share memberships
• Retirement plan with a 403b employer contribution of 5% with no vesting period
• Transit Benefits with 50% of approved costs covered up to $130 a month.
• Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to employee with voluntary insurance offered for employee, spouse and children
• Free participation in NEC classes and ensembles as well as discounted individual lessons
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Discounts on NEC cafeteria
• Free NEC concerts and library borrowing privileges
• Free access to some local museums and aquarium

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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