Director, 92NY School of Music

The Director is responsible for the effective daily operations of the School of Music, ensuring a safe, efficient, and supportive educational environment for faculty and students. The Director oversees program administration, supports the development of new initiatives and serves as a primary liaison with faculty, students, families and the broader community. This role is also required, on occasion, to represent the School of Music at a variety of community and professional events.

Major Accountabilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Music School including student registrations and patron liaison, correspondence
• Responsible for managing all aspects of patron and faculty engagement, ensuring the highest level of student satisfaction across the School of Music.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, maintains oversight over all School of Music programs, providing strategic advice to faculty and staff where necessary, to ensure the programming and fiscal growth.
• In Collaboration with the Executive Director prepare and develop School of Music Budget
• Assist the Executive Director with development of new School of Music programs and initiatives.
• Oversees the coordination of the Recanati-Kaplan Merit Scholarship for the School of Music
• Assist the Executive Director with the overall coordination of the Recanati Program.
• Works one-on-one with faculty to support, coach, and troubleshoot issues through individual meetings and class observations.
• Act as primary liaison with marketing, sales and customer care.
• Oversee and implement accurate season load.
• Placement of new patrons with faculty.
• Recruit and hire new faculty with Executive Director.
• Represent the School of Music at a variety of community and professional events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree; Masters degree preferred

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5+ years’ administration experience required, preferably managing a music school.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Experience in a arts and cultural organization a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills accompanied by a strong proficiency in the use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to mentor faculty, students and staff.
• Candidate must be service-oriented and able to interact effectively and diplomatically with a broad range of people.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, accompanied by prior experience in database management is required.