Assistant to Director

Reporting to the Director of the Music Performance Program (MPP), the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating auditions and placements of musicians in classical/chamber ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the MPP Director, assists with the placement of students to instructors for instrumental lessons, implements and informs students about the Director's new initiatives.
• Liaises with guest artists for concerts and master classes.
• Manages programming and scheduling student concerts and recitals, program events/receptions/seminars/lessons/coaching/info sessions, serves as a liaison between MPP Director, MPP faculty and guest artists, students, and MPP music associates.
• Maintains and enters MPP curriculum and remains in close contact with the DAAF and Registrar's Office regarding student registration issues.
• Designs, writes, produces and disseminates a monthly newsletter and advertisement materials for all MPP concerts.
• Working closely with the Program Coordinator in ensuring that the MPP website content is updated regularly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates piano tuning/maintenance schedule, room bookings, social media and local community presence.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and two years experience required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diverse music ensembles and familiarity with chamber music repertoire is desirable.

• Previous work experience in a university setting and/or with an arts organization is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as attention to detail, are required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently.

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills required

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently.

• Must have knowledge of music ensembles.

• Strong background in music, as well as fluency in Excel and Photoshop required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.