Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Dean, this position manages several administrative aspects of academic operations at the School of Music. This role oversees scheduling for the Deputy Dean’s Office, handles confidential correspondence, processes academic-related requests from students, and collaborates with other offices regarding student status changes, student records, and other academic administrative processes. This position manages the onboarding process for fellows, academic teaching assistants, and student ensemble assistants. This role provides administrative support for Artist Diploma and other student travel as assigned. When requested by the Deputy Dean, this position prepares reports on university policies, financial data for reporting units, international engagement, and more. The Deputy Dean may assign additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the school and its constituent programs.Directly supports the Deputy Dean with scheduling and confidential correspondences related to academic planning. Maintains all record keeping and processes expense reports for the Deputy Dean’s Office. Manages and coordinates with appropriate offices regarding student short- and long-term leaves of absence, withdrawals, academic warnings and probations, academic integrity cases, and other academic matters. Collaborates closely with the YSM Student Services Office regarding student status changes, student records, and other academic administrative processes. Assists the Deputy Dean with administrative processing of new course proposals and curricular review. Liaises with the Office of International Students and Scholars regarding student status changes for visa processing, CPT and OPT recommendation requests, and visas for appointed fellows. Oversees the hiring and onboarding process for postgraduate fellows, academic teaching assistants, and ensemble student assistants. Supports the Deputy Dean and relevant offices in the editing process for the School of Music Bulletin, the Student Handbook, and other school publications. Provides administrative support for Artist Diploma travel, Belding Fund requests, and other student travel as assigned. Collaborates with other offices on School of Music events as assigned. Upon request, prepares reports pertaining to university policies, financial data of reporting units, international engagement, and more. Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Dean. Note: Occasional weekend or evening hours by prior arrangement. Candidates who submit a cover letter will be given priority consideration.A writing sample may be requested during the interview process.