Department Coordinator

Berklee College of Music team

Description

Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Chair of the Professional Music Department, the Department Coordinator manages daily operations of the Department office and facilitates Department initiatives. In addition, the Department Coordinator provides administrative support for the Chair to advance the student experience including all matters related to maintaining an organized, efficient flow of information with the Department (among faculty, students, staff) and other constituencies.
On campus, the Department Coordinator also works closely with the Chair to organize, promote and facilitate events and other initiatives—and is a point person and resource for students providing information about the major and responding to questions. The Department Coordinator works closely with the Professional Education Division Office and with others both on- and off-campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative and reception support to maintain daily operations including but not limited to: Calendar management for Department, faculty, and Chair schedules; budget facilitation and record-keeping; student advising, dissemination of Department information such as faculty office hours, Chair advising availability and Department meetings; engaging with visiting artists; take and distribute accurate minutes of agenda items and actions taken in Department meetings; purchasing office supplies and equipment; and processing visiting artist, major residency and travel requests.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and represent the Professional Music Department on- and off-campus; communicate Departmental information including the preparation of written correspondences (hard copy and/or electronic), including program materials, emails, social media, Department website and Departmental policies.
  • Serve as the point-person for the Department office by providing a supportive and responsive environment for students to access resources, personnel, or materials related to the Professional Music Major. Answer student questions and/or direct students to the appropriate faculty, Chair, or College office.
  • Prepare, manage, and share documents that support office and classroom administration; maintain proficiency with administrative technology platforms for the purpose of departmental use for student records, and student class registration.
  • Maintain Departmental budget information.
  • Work closely with the Chair to promote and execute Departmental events.
  • Assist with the administration of Berklee Revelation Records, as needed.
  • Maintain and update Department documents.
  • Information advising: Responsible for answering general questions from students and fielding outside inquiries concerning the Professional Music Department.
  • Represent the Professional Music Department to provide information and serve as a resource to prospective students and their families at Berklee College of Music majors fairs and enrollment/recruitment events

Requirements

Experience Required:
  • 3 - 5 years of strong Administrative experience, prior higher education experience is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience and skill using various software products including Microsoft Office, managing databases and conducting research for projects.
  • Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills are required
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative to identify opportunities for office and process improvements
  • Budget management experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and/or appreciation of music and other arts preferred.
  • Skill with graphic arts or photography a plus
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.)

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Job Details

Posted on Jul 21

Boston, MA, USA

Full time

Mid