Director of Music Programming

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities:
The Director of Music Programming oversees and advances the music program experience on the Saint Mary's Winona campus. The director provides a vision for the music program that reflects a deep appreciation for music that speaks to the heart, bringing forth the true, good, and beautiful in today's world. The program is designed to be co-curricular with academic and extracurricular components. The director is responsible for leading and promoting the musical arts in creative ways to develop students' talents and appreciation of music. In particular, the director will conduct choral and instrumental ensembles, partner with the local community and diocese, and coordinate a comprehensive enrichment program.

Conduct choral and instrumental ensembles, for academic credit
Provide private lessons for voice and instrument
Offer workshops on music appreciation, historical time period, sacred music, etc.
Assist Admissions in the co-curricular arts recruitment efforts, especially clubs and ensembles
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with artists to schedule musical co-curricular activities
Coordinate annual music events in collaboration with the co-curricular arts team
Assess music program to meet co-curricular outcomes
Advise musical clubs and support students with those events
Maintain inventory of instruments and music
Manage music program budget

Essential Skills and Functions:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills
A demonstrated ability to perform and lead music
A demonstrated ability and commitment to inclusion, human dignity, and virtue
Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution

Qualifications:
Master of Arts degree in music, music education, or music performance required. Doctorate preferred.
Experience leading and instructing music education preferred.

Application Requirements:
Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.
Saint Mary's offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

About the Employer

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a dynamic and transformational learning community that provides a person-centered educational experience grounded in excellent teaching and engaged interactive student learning. At the heart of a Saint Mary's education is the development of meaningful relationships that help the individual learner realize and achieve their potential in a trusting and respectful environment. In this way, we prepare graduates with the advanced knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, successful workers, good neighbors and ethical citizens.