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Posted 03 Nov 2025 | Closing 03 Jan 2026 Come and join our team during the exciting 2025/2026 season! We have returned to Powell Hall at the Jack C. ... St. Louis, United States | Education
Posted 05 Dec 2025 | Closing 12 Dec 2025 This senior leadership role within LSO Discovery’s Schools & Young People programme reports directly to the Head of LSO Discovery ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 01 Nov 2025 | Closing 31 Dec 2025 POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Artistic Operations Department and full-time member of the stage crew, the Stage ... St. Louis, United States | Education
Posted 29 Nov 2025 | Closing 11 Dec 2025 We are seeking an effective and organised Executive Officer (Philanthropy) to play a key role within the Academy’s dynamic and ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 29 Nov 2025 | Closing 19 Dec 2025 We’re excited to share that DECCA is looking for someone special to join the team as an A&RWe’re seeking an ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 21 Nov 2025 | Closing 11 Dec 2025 Location: Elmbank Crescent, GlasgowContract: 1-year fixed term, maternity coverSalary: £42,000 per annum depending on experienceHours: Standard office hours are 35 ... Glasgow, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 28 Oct 2025 | Closing 31 Dec 2025 The Director of Marketing is an integral leader in Utah Symphony Utah Opera’s (USUO) Marketing, Communications, and Patron Services department, ... Salt Lake City, United States | Education
Posted 05 Dec 2025 | Closing 14 Feb 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Artistic Planning is responsible for managing and executing the detailed implementation of artistic plans for ... St. Louis, United States | Education
Posted 13 Nov 2025 | Closing 12 Dec 2025 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: November 10, 2025JOB TITLE: Director of Development REPORTS TO: Executive DirectorJOB DESCRIPTION: The ... Asheville, United States | Education
Posted 05 Dec 2025 | Closing 04 Jan 2026 Deadline for applications: 5pm, Monday 4 January 2026Reports to: Make Music: Young People, Weekend School ManagerLocation: The Glasshouse International Centre ... Gateshead, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 01 Dec 2025 | Closing 15 Dec 2025 Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 18 Nov 2025 | Closing 14 Jan 2026 Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Facilities oversees building operations of Powell Hall at the Jack C. ... St. Louis, United States | Education
Posted 14 Nov 2025 | Closing 31 Jan 2026 Under the supervision of the Director of Production, the Utah Symphony Utah Opera (USUO) Technical Director (TD) is the point ... Salt Lake City, United States | Education
Posted 30 Nov 2025 | Closing 04 Jan 2026 Trinity Laban is striving to achieve excellence beyond tradition, creating a home for performing artists in which boundaries are pushed, ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 15 Nov 2025 | Closing 12 Feb 2026 The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is seeking an organized and experienced professional to lead production and technical operations at Joseph ... Baltimore, United States | Education
Posted 15 Nov 2025 | Closing 08 Dec 2025 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is pleased to invite applications for the part-time role of Concierge and Security ... Manchester, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 29 Nov 2025 | Closing 06 Jan 2026 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has a clear mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 22 Nov 2025 | Closing 08 Dec 2025 An ideal opportunity for a bright and confident team player in the early stages of their career to join a ... London, United Kingdom | Education
Posted 19 Nov 2025 | Closing 15 Dec 2025 The Georg Solti Accademia (GSA) is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this ... Grosseto, Italy | Education
Posted 05 Dec 2025 | Closing 02 Jan 2026 Opera North is England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the ... Leeds, United Kingdom | Education
Even though some staff members may have joint responsibilities, academic administration in the music business is a division of university or college employees in charge of the upkeep and supervision of the institution. Some type of separate administrative structure exists at almost all academic institutions. Fewer institutions are governed by employees who are also involved in academic or scholarly work. Many senior administrators are academics who have advanced degrees and no longer teach or conduct research.
Administrators are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a school or university. They commonly manage a team of staff members who help them with this task, and they may also be involved in hiring new employees or developing policies and procedures to ensure that their institution runs smoothly.
An academic administrator in music and the performing arts develops and coordinates academic and student programs at a college or university. In this career, you typically work on university affairs outside the realm of the academic faculty; this includes long-term planning, fundraising, maintaining student records, and providing student services. Your duties involve making curriculum choices, liaising with academic affairs, and working with student affairs. Responsibilities can vary between universities and may include recruitment, scholarships, and student affairs. You may also supervise faculty, oversee their research, and ensure they follow university policies and procedures. Some academic administrators also manage counseling, housing, residential life, and related social programming.
Master’s degree or doctorate degree for Music Director
Most academic administrators in music and the performing arts at a college or university have a master’s degree or doctorate degree. You do not need to pursue a specific field of study; rather, many academic administrators begin the role after a long career in higher education. You need a strong background in accounting, statistics, finance, and record keeping. You can also pursue a graduate degree in higher education or educational leadership, but may still need university faculty experience. You must have excellent organizational skills and be able to manage multiple departments at once.
Orchestra Manager need the following skills in order to be successful.
Leadership: Leadership is the ability to guide and motivate others. As an academic administrator in music education, you may be responsible for supervising a team of staff members, including a dean or director. Leadership skills can help you to motivate your team and encourage them to perform their best. You can also use leadership skills to help your team work together to solve problems and find solutions. Communication: Communication is the act of conveying information through speech or writing. As an administrator, you may be required to communicate with students, faculty members, parents and other administrators. Effective communication can help you convey your ideas and messages to others, which can help you to build relationships and trust with others. Time management: Time management is the ability to plan and execute tasks within a set time frame. As an administrator in music education, you may be responsible for overseeing several different tasks at once, including student evaluations, faculty meetings and student conferences. Having strong time management skills can help you prioritize your tasks and ensure you complete them on time. Organization:Music Directors often have to manage many tasks and projects at once. Having strong organizational skills can help you manage your workload and prioritize your responsibilities. You can also use organization skills to help your team stay on top of their work. Music jobs postings and listings
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