Director, Westminster Conservatory

Rider University

Princeton, NJ

ID: 7114991 (Ref.No. 22300049)
Posted: October 28, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Rider University invites applications for the Director of Westminster Conservatory. Reporting to the Vice President of Facilities & University Operations, this individual will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Conservatory and acting as a liaison between the University and the Conservatory under the umbrella of Auxiliary Services to facilitate the effective and efficient interaction of all entities. The successful candidate will develop and maintain programs that are in demand for the community, explore off-campus as well as international markets and manage costs to support these programs efficiently. The Director will manage all summer programs within the arts area and oversee other internal camps and conferences as needed.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music
Minimum of five years of experience working in Arts Administration
Experience in generating operating revenue a not-for-profit setting
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of music including trends in music education and knowledge of music educators
Thorough knowledge and understanding of budgets and the budgeting processes
Ability to work with a wide variety of constituents
Demonstrated understanding of private and group instruction and what is needed in an instructor in a Community Music School setting

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Master’s degree
5-7 years of experience in managing a not-for-profit arts based organization

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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