Working/Functional Title

Career Services & Music Entrepreneurship Asst. Dir

Position Summary

Planning and Execution of Career Programming and Instruction

• Assist the Director in developing, conducting, and evaluating field-relevant events featuring alumni and guest artists, including executing event logistics, designing learning goals, moderating panels, preparing learning activities, and assessing event outcomes.
• Co-present career-related content in courses, studio classes, ensembles, and student organization meetings as a guest and primary instructor, alongside the Director.
• Provide planning, communication, logistics, and organizational support for artist residencies, performance series, and other events that combine artistic and educational activities.
• Serve as the music liaison to the Career Services Network, attending network meetings, planning workshops for all majors, and supporting all-major career fairs and other career-related events as needed.
  Represent College of Music student interests in Career Service Network initiatives.

Employer Development and Experiential Learning Program Leadership

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, organizations, and artists to support the hiring of Spartan talent.
• Manage College of Music internship programs, developing relationships with partner sites and overseeing student learning.
• Assist the Director in creating and managing experiential learning initiatives on- and off-campus, including study away programs and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage the Classical Gigline service, responding to new requests and providing student hiring and training.
• Collaborate with other MSU departments and offices on performance and experiential learning opportunities for music students when applicable.

Advising

• Advise students on career exploration, professional preparation, entrepreneurship, and other career-related topics.

Marketing and Communications

• Develop outreach strategies and channels of communication to ensure robust participation in career development events across degree programs.
• Set social media strategy to respond to current trends and developments in student engagement.
• Supervise interns in executing a marketing strategy to reach music students

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Arts or equivalent degree

Desired Degree

Bachelors -Arts or equivalent

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in the arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of current trends in the classical, jazz, or popular music industry and arts entrepreneurship.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Experience planning and executing events.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Possess and maintain a current valid drivers license.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working as a self-employed professional in the performing arts.
• Experience with current social media marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of new arts-related business models, research, and technology.
• Graduate degree in music or coursework in music entrepreneurship strongly preferred.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information of 3 references

Review of Applications Begins On

11/11/2024

Website

WWW.MUSIC.MSU.EDU/RUNNINGSTART

Department Statement

With 95 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 650 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the College, please visit our website at http://music.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.