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1.0 Introduction & Organizational Structure


1.1 Mission Statement & Core Values

To view the School of Music's Mission Statement & Core Values visit the About Us section.

1.2 Academic & School of Music Calendar

1.3 Organizational Chart

 Music School Organizational Chart

View Organizational Chart as PDF

1.4 Administrative Positions

Serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Music charged with projecting and establishing the needs and future directions of the School in addition to fostering the growth and development of students, faculty, and staff.

  •  Responsible for the implementation of the School's vision and long-range planning efforts
  • Works closely with the CCFA Development Officer to coordinate and promote development and outreach efforts
  • Promote the general visibility and image of the School of Music in coordination with the School's Marketing and Communications Officer
  • Maintain contact with and serve the needs of the alumni of the School of Music, promoting their progress and achievements through regular correspondence and publications
  • Represents the School of Music to the campus and community; state and national organizations of Schools of Music
  • In conjunction with the Associate Director of Academic Programs and Graduate Studies Coordinator, work with faculty to develop innovative curriculum and academic policies that serve evolving student needs and meet academic standards
  • Hiring and search process for faculty and staff: position descriptions, job requisitions, advertising, assisting search, committee chairs, initial on-boarding
  • Responsible for faculty and staff appointments, assignments, and workloads
  • Coordinate faculty/staff reviews, faculty peer reviews, and processes related to tenure and promotion
  • Appoints all committees in the School of Music
  • Attend to student concerns that have been referred to the Director by faculty, area coordinators, Associate Directors, and other University personnel
  • Chairs SOM Leadership Team and faculty meetings
  • Responsible for budgetary planning, aligning budgets with the School's strategic needs, and maintaining balanced budgets

 

Responsibilities include the coordination and administration of nonacademic affairs for the School of Music.

General Duties

  • Recruiting and audition activity as determined with the Admissions Coordinator and Director (i.e. Audition Days, Recruitment Fairs, etc...)
  • Represent the School of Music and interact with other offices on campus as needed
  • Host faculty or student workshops on SOM processes as needed
  • Attends SOM Leadership Team meetings

Administration

  • Assist the Director with School of Music partnerships and external relations (e.g. SCS, MSO) as needed
  • In collaboration with others, develop non-academic policies (i.e. scholarships, graduate assistantships, use of facilities, room scheduling, etc...)
  • Assist with enrollment and retention metrics, data records, HEADS, and other accreditation reports
  • Coordinate the maintenance of the School of Music student handbooks
  • Oversee faculty travel in consultation with the Business Officer
  • Coordinate with Guest Artist coordinator to solicit faculty proposals and request funds from SAF
  • Determine faculty teaching loads in consultation with the Director and area coordinators
  • Coordinate evaluations and tenure and promotion
    • In coordination with the Director, assign mentors for new and untenured faculty
    • Coordinate with Area Coordinators to send out mentor peer evaluation requests\
    • Oversee SOM faculty mentor/mentee training session (once a year for untenured faculty)
  • Coordinate with the Director, ADAP, and PMGS on all academic program and staffing personnel needs, including advertising positions and the hiring of part-time instructors and graduate assistants
    • Oversight of part-time and GA contracts, summer contracts, and hourly employee timesheets
    • Supervise hourly staff usage and (staff pianist, recording technician)

Student Services

  • Co-chair SOM Student Advisory Committee with Director
  • In coordination with Business Officer, communicate scholarship and graduate assistantship allocations with faculty in early fall
  • Oversee faculty and student travel in consultation with the Business Officer
  • Responsible for student affairs (i.e. honors, conduct, plagiarism, etc...) and facilitating mandatory reporting as necessary
  • Send correspondence to all students concerning auditions, and scholarship/GA requirements
  • Administer graduate assistantships
    • In consultation with PMGS create all GA assignments with relevant faculty and staff
    • Supervise and Monitor GA assignment and compliance with contract stipulations

 

Responsibilities include the coordination and administration of undergraduate and graduate curricular needs for the School of Music. Supervising the student advisory network and overseeing the academic class schedule.

General Duties

  • Recruiting and audition activity as determined with the Admissions Coordinator and Director (i.e. Audition Days, Recruitment Fairs, etc...)
  • Represent the School of Music and interact with other offices on campus as needed
  • Host faculty or student workshops on SOM processes as needed
  • Assist with academic program metrics and data records
  • Attends SOM Leadership meetings

Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum

  • Co-chair the School of Music Curriculum Committee with the Graduate Program Coordinator
  • Serve on the CCFA Undergraduate Council
  • Work with the Director, Graduate Program Coordinator, and faculty to develop academic policies and curriculum (i.e. new degrees/concentrations, revisions to current curriculum, program requirement policies, etc...)
  • Coordinate with undergraduate program manager to process necessary paperwork for formal curriculum proposals
  • Process paperwork for assessment, graduation, and degree barriers in tandem with undergraduate program manager and coordinator of artist recital papers (i.e. intent to graduate, credit by exam, grade change confirmation, artist recital papers, comprehensive exams, recital requirements, etc...)
  • Work with the ADSSA and undergraduate program manager to maintain and update the School of Music undergraduate handbooks

Student Advising

  • Administer and direct the advising responsibilities of the undergraduate and graduate program managers and the peer advising network
  • Oversee training and development of students and staff who serve in an advising capacity.
  • Participate in New Student Orientation as needed
  • Send correspondence to all students regarding registration

Class Schedule

  • Oversee the School of Music academic class schedule to ensure efficient and conflict-free use of space
  • Work with the Program Manager for Graduate Studies (PMGS) and faculty to manage and schedule course offerings for fall, spring, and summer semesters
  • Coordinate with Director, ADSSA, and PMGS with part-time faculty and graduate assistant teaching needs
  • Coordinate with PMGS to closely monitor course enrollment to adjust course offerings as needed

 

Responsibilities include the coordination and administration of graduate curricular needs for the School of Music.

  • Co-chair the School of Music Curriculum Committee
  • Serve on the CCFA Graduate Council
  • Attends SOM Leadership Team meetings
  • Coordinate School of Music curricular efforts in consultation with the Associate Director of Academic Programs
  • Work with Director, ADAP, and faculty to develop academic policies and curriculum for the graduate program (i.e. new degrees/concentrations, revisions to current curriculum, program requirement policies, etc...)
  • Coordinate with graduate program manager to process necessary paperwork for formal curriculum proposals
  • Process paperwork for assessment, graduation, and degree barriers in tandem with graduate program manager and coordinator of artist recital papers (i.e. intent to graduate, credit by exam, grade change confirmation, comprehensive exams, recital requirements, etc...)
  • Work with the ADSSA and graduate program manager to maintain and update the School of Music graduate and undergraduate handbooks.

 

Manage and administer all aspects of endowed awards, the SOM awards ceremony, and undergraduate scholarships in coordination with the Business Officer and Admissions Officer.

  • In coordination with the Business Officer and Admissions Officer, manage the School of Music scholarship budget and notification of scholarship offers
  • Monitor student compliance with scholarship requirements and provide notification of probation or other scholarship activity.
  • Review student scholarship appeals
  • Communicate with faculty and students regarding scholarship needs
  • Send correspondence to students concerning scholarship disbursement, compliance, and any adjustments in scholarship amount.
  • As requested, support ADSSA with university awards, scholarships, and fellowships.
  • Chair the Awards Committee
    • Coordinate the Awards Program end of each spring
    • Oversee the recognition for staff, faculty, and alumni awards (i.e. solicitation of nominations and decisions)
    • Coordinate student thank you letters to donors each fall
    • Oversee disbursement of endowed awards
    • In consultation with faculty and Division heads, nominate students for SOM, college, and university-wide awards

 

Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating short/long-range goals and objectives that align with School of Music priorities. Strategic initiatives can include, but are not limited to the following:

  •  Faculty and student recruitment
  • Academic program offerings
  • Online learning
  • Local, national, and international partnerships
  • Technology needs
  • Enrollment and diversity of faculty, staff, and students
  • Facilities and infrastructure

 

Area Coordinators are appointed by the Director for a term of two years. Terms are renewable.

General Duties

  • Provide leadership in the activities and development of the area.
  • Presiding over Area meetings as needed; at least one per semester.
  • Deal with student issues concerning the area - juries, recitals, performance issues, and exams
  • Supervise graduate assistants in the area

Administrative Duties

  • Submit faculty teaching loads for the area. Submit area information for course scheduling, including teaching assignments for part-time faculty or graduate assistants.
  • Submit an annual written evaluation to the ADSSA for any pre-tenured faculty in the area
  • Provide a written evaluation of all graduate assistants or part-time faculty in the area (or delegate this responsibility), especially in the areas of teaching effectiveness and grading policies and practices.
  • Responsible for grade submission of all graduate assistants and part-time faculty teaching in the area at the end of the semester
  • Coordinate the areas efforts with recruitment, auditions, and retention.
  • In performance areas, coordinate all jury and recital schedules (performance areas)
  • In performance areas, coordinate chamber ensemble assignments and grades (or delegate this responsibility.)

 

1.5 Staff

Provides administrative support to the Director.

  • Oversees tenure and promotion materials, and processes and procedures
  • Oversees all faculty search and hiring processes and procedures
  • Oversees annual faculty and staff evaluation processes and procedures
  • Maintains confidential faculty and staff files
  • Coordinates the Director's schedule and calendar
  • Communicates with University and community constituents on behalf of the Director
  • Records Faculty Meeting minutes
  • Preparation and distribution of memoranda
  • Facilitates SOM Advisory Council meetings
  • Assists with coordination of full-time searches and manages applications in WorkforUM.
  • Facilitates fundraising events
  • Maintains donor database
  • Coordinate and maintain email lists for part-time faculty and teaching graduate assistantships
  • Generate faculty load reports each semester
  • Oversees annual HEADS Report for NASM
  • Provide general updates to the SOM website (i.e. audition materials and dates, committee assignments, T&P, and semester schedules)

 

Provides administrative support for the main office.

  • Assisting faculty, staff, students, or visitors to the School of Music
  • Handles telephone calls for the main School of Music number
  • Helping stock supplies
  • Making daily campus deliveries
  • Sort and distribute mail for faculty/staff and prepare outgoing mail each day for pick up
  • Assisting other staff as needed
  • Supervised by the Scheduling Coordinator

 

Responsible for financial management and oversight of all aspects of the School of Music. Organizes, manages and/or oversees all budgets. Works closely with the Director, ADSSA, and other staff.

  • Plan and execute targeted communications to increase undergraduate visits, applications, auditions, and enrollment
  • Monitor accounts and prepare quarterly budget status reports for the Director
  • Assist Area Coordinators with Banner Finance
  • School of Music liaison to offices of Accounting, Financial Planning, Purchasing, Bursar, Scholarship, and Financial Aid
  • Serve as administrator for all School of Music Purchasing Cards
  • Assist faculty and students with travel purchase orders and travel claims
  • Assist with faculty reimbursements and purchasing of supplies or equipment
  • Assist in preparing the School of Music budget for guest artists, festivals and specific areas
  • Assist with new faculty search, part-time instruction hires and new employees
  • Maintain scholarship records and monitor student compliance with requirements
  • Work closely with Scholarship Coordinator and ADSSA to disburse GA and scholarship funds
  • Compile and analyze data as needed by the College, the University, and NASM
  • Monitor School of Music compliance with University policies and procedures
  • Assist School of Music faculty and staff with Banner timesheets and leave reports
  • Assist with School of Music school-wide grant proposals

 

The Marketing & Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing a dynamic marketing and communications strategy for the School of Music that aligns with the University's overarching branding and marketing strategies. This role leads a team that enables the delivery of ambitious objectives and targets.

  • Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the School of Music that takes into account long-term goals (such as raising awareness) balanced against short-term campaign goals (such as event promotion), and oversee its implementation across communications, digital, advertising and creative
  • Gather market insight and metrics that will inform the development and execution of projects and new areas of business
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success of marketing campaigns and report on these regularly
  • Oversee the interviewing, hiring, and training of part-time marketing staff and student employees for social media, graphic design, copy writing, concert programs, and photography/video; planning, assigning, and directing employee work; appraising employee performance; determines work assignments
  • Demonstrate leadership by nurturing best practices in marketing throughout the marketing team, in order to aid staff development
  • Negotiate with creative and media agencies
  • Recommending and implementing technological initiatives aimed to keep the School of Music at the forefront of excellence in learning, teaching, performance and research
  • In coordination with the Recruitment and Enrollment Management Officer, set and administer the annual marketing budget in line with School of Music goals and what will deliver the highest ROI
  • Development of all marketing materials and implementation of all public relations efforts on behalf of the School. This includes those indicated on the plan and additional requests from faculty and staff (assuming funds are available.) This will include: Advertisements, Digital advertising, Brochures, Posters, Web site, Concert schedules, Postcards, Signage, Premiums, Newsletters, Press releases, Collaborative promotions with groups associated with the School
  • In coordination with the Recruitment and Enrollment Management Officer, oversee alumni engagement
  • Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote events and programs
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the School of Music website
  • Assure compliance with University marketing and branding standards
  • Collaborate with School of Music administrators in policy decisions regarding the marketing and communications strategy. Track and collate metrics for reports as needed.
  • In coordination with the Recruitment & Enrollment Manager, oversee alumni engagement and alumni-related website material 
  • Maintain donor records and facilitate donor outreach. 

Assist the Marketing & Communications Officer in developing and executing a social media plan that addresses recruitment and engagement, event promotion, and branding for the School of Music.

  • Place social media ads and monitor response
  • Responsible for posting a minimum number of times per week on social media channels with content deemed appropriate for target demographics. This will include multiple sources of content:
    • School news forwarded by marketing officer
    • Local and national news of interest to majors and potential majors
    • Calendar of events
    • Recruitment messages from Admissions
    • Place ads and monitor responses
    • Postings that engage School of Music followers
  • Source appropriate photography and multimedia
  • Develop strategies for increasing social media following
  • Develop social media calendar

Design and create Concert Management Office promotional materials, including calendars, concert posters, ads, flyers, and program inserts using Adobe Creative Suite programs

  • Research themes and history of concert program repertoire to inform design choices.
  • Design and manipulate graphics, scanned images, and other visuals
  • Align School of Music branding with University Marketing through the use of designated logos, fonts, etc. in design projects

Write and edit copy for public materials, including social media, print ads, brochures, press releases, radio spots, e-blasts, and event calendar, according to Chicago and AP style

  • Research themes and history of concert program repertoire to identify and frame a "hook" for social media, e-blasts, and other materials
  • Accurately proofread and fact-check all materials
  • Maintain student recital listing master document
  • Research audience development opportunities and produce audience development letters for local schools 

Format and compile concert programs for student recitals, large ensemble concerts, and School of Music events. 

  • Accurately proofread and fact-check all materials
  • Generate a proof for approval prior to going to print.

Photograph and video School of Music concerts and events for social media, website, marketing, collateral, and archives. Edit photos and video using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar. Deliver edited photos to Marketing & Communications Officer within three days of a shift. 

  • Take high-quality photographs of performers during concerts and occasional rehearsals, following all guidelines set forth by the marketing department (including professional dress, use of camera muffler, and location guidelines)
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings and stay out of sightlines to avoid disturbing patrons
  • Respond to changes in music, taking photographs discreetly (e.g. at moments when shutter click is least audible)
  • Format photographs appropriately for the needs of the Marketing Office

 

Responsible for coordinated and effective strategies that help the School of Music achieve and maintain its target recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of students.

General Duties

  • In coordination with Marketing and Communications Manager, annually develop and submit for approval a budget that itemizes planned expenses related to the marketing and recruitment plan.
  • Work closely with faculty and serve on committees, as needed, to develop and implement recruitment tools and ideas to increase the number of prospective students
  • Acts as liaison to other University offices on matters concerning admissions, scholarships, and enrollment
  • In coordination with the Marketing and Communications Manager, oversee alumni engagement and alumni-related website material

Enrollment Management

  • Establish KPIs and metrics to report on student data, program benchmarks, and accreditation needs in support of program data and program decisions.
  • Generate enrollment and recruitment reports by strategic points throughout the academic year. 
  • Responsible for maintaining all undergraduate and graduate student records. Keep accurate and complete program and student records from admissions through graduation clearance including demographic, awards, and career history (i.e. program assessment, scholarships, accreditation, etc...)
  • Assist with reports for annual program assessments for SACS, HEADS, and accreditation
  • Serve in advisory capacity to coordinate marketing of graduate programs (i.e. website, brochure development, outreach to other institutions, etc...).
  • Create, update, and communicate academic and curriculum information for students and faculty in coordination with ADAP

Recruitment & Admissions

  • Work proactively with Marketing and Communications Manager to produce recruitment materials in accordance with the School of Music's marketing plan and in response to timely events
  • Create and maintain contact lists/databases of prospective students, music teachers and guidance counselors for recruitment purposes.
  • Supervise, train, and coordinate all activities of School of Music Ambassadors.
  • Meet with prospective students and their families and coordinate School of Music and campus visits/tours with assistance of program managers of undergraduate and graduate studies
  • Plan and execute targeted communications to increase undergraduate visits, applications, auditions, and enrollment.
  • Coordinate and execute Audition Day schedule and activities, and assist faculty with coordinating private auditions.
  • Prepare and send undergraduate scholarship letters in coordination with UG and Grad program managers and student workers
  • Supervise and assist, in coordination with faculty, with recruitment efforts for School of Music outreach events (i.e. Summer Music Camp, Honor Band, Honor Choir, Jazz Week, All-West, etc...)
  • Responsible for student and faculty notifications of all admission decisions and offer terms (i.e. scholarships, assistantships, or conditional admission) for new incoming/current undergraduate and graduate students.

The Music Ambassador works in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Admissions and Student Support Services office to assist with recruitment, admissions and student support related projects and tasks. Some of the tasks include assisting in the planning and execution of recruitment events and activities and prospective student visits/tours/presentations. Other duties include student records and research, general customer service/reception/office duties and campus errands, as assigned.

  • Greeting visiting students and their families
  • Answering phone calls from prospective students and responding to inquiries regarding auditions, applications, and programs
  • Assisting with all on-campus auditions
  • Giving guided tours of School of Music facilities
  • Represent the School at recruitment and development activities including exhibitions, festivals, events, and Audition Days.

Peer advisors are students who work with the undergraduate and graduate offices to enhance the student access to academic resources.

  • Attend training workshops to learn about the advising process
  • Meet one-on-one with students to assist in creating semester plans for the different types of music majors.

 

Serves as the primary liaison between students, faculty, and administration for all University and departmental policies and procedures relevant to undergraduate programs. Provides administrative support for the Associate Director of Academic Programs and the Admissions Office.

Student Advising

  • Advise current and prospective students in individual and group settings on an ongoing basis
  • Supervise the peer advising network with the assistance of the PMGS
  • Communicate on a regular basis about courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies/procedures with students and faculty
  • Monitor the progress of students toward degree completion
  • Issue PINs and permits
  • Provide resolution to course conflicts, reserves, and wait-lists as appropriate
  • Perform course prerequisite screening
  • Send notification to students and on-line clearance of graduation candidates.
  • Ensure current university policies and deadlines are met (i.e. registration, add/drop, etc...)
  • Supervise and coordinate New Student Orientation in coordination with the Graduate Program Manager. Serve as NSO advising contact person for music faculty, university personnel and new incoming freshmen and transfer students. 

Admissions, Undergraduate Students

  • Manage the admissions process (i.e. applications, auditions, transcripts, etc...)
  • Assist the Admissions Officer as needed (i.e. Audition Days, data entry, student correspondence, etc...)
  • Process and notify students and faculty of all admission decisions and offer terms for new incoming/current undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Work in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing to design new methods to advertise and promote programs, as well as enhance the diversity of the student body.

Undergraduate Program

  • Maintain and administer curriculum and program requirements (i.e. major field assessments, degree recitals, etc...)
  • Maintain undergraduate student records. Keep accurate and complete program and student records from admissions through graduation clearance including demographic and career history (i.e. program assessment, accreditation, etc...)
  • Provide reports on undergraduate student data, program benchmarks, and accreditation needs
  • Processes undergraduate program curricular changes, which include curriculum proposals and updates to the course catalog.
  • Assist with reports for annual undergraduate program assessment for SACS, HEADS, and accreditation in coordination with the Administrative Assistant to the Director.
  • Serve in advisory capacity to coordinate marketing of undergraduate programs (i.e. website, brochure development, outreach to other institutions, etc...).Create, update, and communicate academic and curriculum information for students and faculty in coordination with ADAP

 

Serves as the primary liaison between students, faculty, and administration for all University and departmental policies and procedures relevant to graduate programs. Provides administrative support for the Graduate Studies Coordinator and Admissions Office.

Student Advising

  • Advise current and prospective students in individual and group settings on an ongoing basis for the programs
  • Assist the PMUS, as needed, with the peer advising network
  • Communicate on a regular basis about courses, majors, degree requirements, and policies/procedures with students and faculty
  • Monitor the progress of students toward degree completion
  • Issue PINs and permits
  • Provide resolution to course conflicts, reserves, and wait-lists as appropriate
  • Perform course prerequisite screening
  • Send notification to students and on-line clearance of graduation candidates.
  • Ensure current university policies and deadlines are met (i.e. registration, add/drop, etc...)
  • Supervise and coordinate New Student Orientation in coordination with the Undergraduate Program Manager. Serve as NSO advising contact person for music faculty, university personnel and new incoming freshmen and transfer students. 

Admissions, Graduate Students

  • Manage the admissions process (i.e. applications, auditions, transcripts, TOEFL, etc...)
  • Assist the Admissions Officer as needed (i.e. Audition Days, data entry, student correspondence, etc...)
  • Process and notify students and faculty of all admission decisions and offer terms for new incoming/current undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Work in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing to design new methods to advertise and promote programs, as well as enhance the diversity of the student body.

Graduate Program

  • Maintain and administer curriculum and program requirements (i.e. creation, administration, and scoring of program entrance requirements, graduate recitals, MM comprehensive exams, doctoral qualifying exams, etc...)
  • Maintain graduate student records. Keep accurate and complete program and student records from admissions through graduation clearance including demographic and career history (i.e. program assessment, accreditation, etc...)
  • Provide reports on graduate student data, program benchmarks, and accreditation needs
  • Processes graduate program curricular changes, which include curriculum proposals and updates to the course catalog.
  • Assist with reports for annual graduate program assessment for SACS, HEADS, and accreditation in coordination with the Administrative Assistant to the Director.
  • Serve in advisory capacity to coordinate marketing of graduate programs (i.e. website, brochure development, outreach to other institutions, etc...).
  • Create, update, and communicate academic and curriculum information for students and faculty in coordination with ADAP

 

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the music facilities, back and front of house performance operations, instructional systems, technology coordination, maintenance of equipment and facilities, and ensuring a professional presentation of the learning environment. Maintains the inventory and facilitates the checkout process for instruments, lockers, and equipment. 

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Music Facilities, and Performance spaces.
  • Management, inventory, and checkout of School of Music instruments, locker/storage, audio visual equipment, electronics, building keys including the check-in and check-out process
  • Communication with students and faculty for compliance with equipment rentals
  • Oversee the interviewing, hiring, and training of part-time facilities operations staff and student employees; planning, assigning, and directing employee work; appraising employee performance; establishes work schedules and determines work assignments.
  • Oversee the set-up of all lighting, sound, multimedia and other special production requirements for all performance and event needs.
  • Oversee and maintain appropriate levels of inventory, supplies and equipment utilizing an inventory control system.
  • Work collaboratively with the Scheduling Coordinator in the preparation of space, materials and equipment required for School of Music productions
  • Work collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing Officer to promote events and programs
  • Work collaboratively with the Business Officer to plan and estimate financial resources required for programs and/or projects
  • Work closely with other offices on campus including Parking, Security, Food Services, Information Technology, Maintenance, and Physical Plant as needed
  • Manage and communicate work orders and maintenance requests for all music facilities
  • Communicate with external partners as needed
  • Negotiate with product vendors for purchase or rental of facilities and performance equipment.
  • Assure compliance with University, State and Federal regulations and codes governing safety of occupants in a public building.
  • Collaborate with School of Music administrators in policy decisions regarding administration of the operation, production and artistic needs of events. Collates and organizes data for reports as needed.

The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the music facilities, back and front of house performance operations, instructional systems, technology coordination, maintenance of equipment and facilities, and ensuring a professional presentation of the learning environment.

Student workers that provide support for stage managing, house managing, and audio/video recording. Works closely with the Facilities Manager and the Media & Technical Coordinator.

House Manager

  • Responsible for delivering programs from the Program Office to the performance venue and distributing programs to audience members
  • Setting up and running the concert credit machine
  • Responsible for managing tickets for ticketed events
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance for every event

Stage Manager

  • Responsible for concert staging and all things needed onstage.
  • Unlocking dressing rooms and maintain order backstage during concerts
  • Operation of stage and house lights

Audio/Video Technician

  • Responsible for recording events
  • Edit audio and video as needed and assist with maintain recording database
  • Assist with project of video materials as needed during events

Provides support for many of the technology and recording needs for the School of Music

  • Oversees audio, video, or livestream needs for selected performances
  • Edit and maintain School of Music video channels (YouTube, Vimeo, etc...)
  • Assist with videography needs as determined by Marketing and Communications
  • Provides technology assistance for performances
  • Oversee performance recording and archiving in consultation with Facilities Manager

 

Provides action regulation, tuning, voicing, repair, rebuilding, and general maintenance for the keyboard needs of the School of Music.

  • Tune and maintain all upright and grand pianos and harpsichords in the School of Music
  • Restore and refurbish pianos as needed
  • Meet with faculty and students regarding piano and harpsichord needs.
  • Provide piano service for visiting artists and groups
  • Develop a scheduling system to maintain all concert hall, practice room, classroom and teaching studio pianos
  • Develop and maintain an up-to-date piano inventory report
  • Develop a yearly budget to maintain 116 pianos and 4 harpsichords
  • Commit to the highest quality work possible with the guidelines of a budget
  • Advise administration on new purchase and replacement of pianos
  • Work with piano manufacturers regarding purchase and piano loan programs

 

Provides musical collaboration and artist level piano accompaniment for instrumentalists and singers in the School of Music; includes preparatory practice and rehearsal coaching for student degree recitals, lab performances and juries, faculty recitals, guest artist recitals, and faculty job interview recitals.

 

Manages the School of Music calendar, including the scheduling of all classrooms, recitals, and concerts. Maintains and coordinates the academic class schedule each semester and provides support for the main office. 

 

Facilities Scheduling

  • Schedules all rehearsals, labs, meetings, performances for students, faculty and staff
  • Maintains up-to-date, by the semester, email lists for all music students (e.g. undergraduate, graduate, and minors)
  • Enters all such events, whether held on or off campus, into the EMS scheduling system
  • Produces a performance listing each semester for Marketing and Communications Manager for publication and inclusion on website
  • Produces a weekly performance listing throughout the semester distributed to Director, Facilities and Performance Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Newsbeat Editor, and students working in Performance Management and Program Production so that all print communications, website, and work schedules can be updated and accurate
  • Chairs meeting of large ensemble conductors each Fall Study Day to prepare calendar for the next academic year
  • Coordinates scheduling and contracts with any off-campus groups or individuals using music facilities
  • Coordinates classroom usage
  • Schedules concerts/rehearsals
  • Coaches and accompanies Opera activities including main stage productions, opera workshop class, opera gala and scenes programs, and other duties as assigned
  • Responsible for securing/maintaining copy room, assign copy codes, and monthly reports 
  • Assign faculty to graduation commencement ceremony 
  • Manage faculty course syllabi and office hours
  • Supervises Main Office Assistant 

Office Management

  • Fill out online work for service of office operations, i.e. IT Services, Telecom Services
  • Maintain leave requests, maintenance request, etc. 
  • Responsible for ordering supplies for faculty and staff
  • Distributes building keys 

Academic Class Schedule

  • With support from faculty and ADAP, develops, proofs, and distributes yearly class schedule
  • Coordinate with ADAP, Director, and Business Officer with part-time faculty needs
  • Closely monitor course enrollment
  • Responsible for instructor compliance with grade submission at the end of each semester.  

 

Coordinate the School of Music chamber music program and School of Music engagement and activity in the region.

  • Supervise and develop the SoM chamber music program
  • Asist with chamber rehearsal scheduling and community performances
  • Maintain records for accurate reporting to ensure consistency across the chamber program 
  • Providing on-site logistical support for each event when needed 
  • Maintain up-to-date calendars for community events in internal systems and maintain an up-to-date database of community partners
  • Maintain and assist as necessary with the documentation and evaluation of community projects, including qualitative and quantitative data. 
  • Assist in identifying potential external funding opportunities for the School of Music 
  • Direct and facilitate the scheduling of the School of Music's activity in the community
  • Serves as the primary liaison between the School of Music and the community. 
  • Makes recommendations to the School of Music for community engagement and teaching artist opportunities that are informed by discussions with the community 
  • Produce and maintain engagement activity itineraries and assists in the dissemination of itineraries and the communication of engagement details with student, faculty, partners, and guests as appropriate. 
  • Facilitate the distributation of marketing materials, media, and other collateral to community partners
  • Manages external requests for hiring musicians from the School of Music 

 

Provides year-round management for all School of Music activities and several SoM-wide recruitment/outreach programs.  

General Duties

  • Assist with the development of concert programs for the Band area
  • Coordinate recruiting
  • Correspond with current and prospective students
  • Purchasing required supplies and equipment 
  • Communicating event details to students, staff, and faculty 
  • Securing locations and classroom space for events and rehearsals
  • Booking travel accommodations for the Marching Band, Pep Band, and Concert Bands 
  • Manage marching band uniform inventory 
  • Manage payroll for marching band staff and student office workers 
  • Maintain records for the Athletic Bands Scholarship Program

Event Support

  • Support for an event large in scope with a SoM wide impact (e.g. Honor Orchestra, Honor Choir, Honor Band, and Summer Music Camp)
  • Support for an event that offers a large and diverse recruiting opportunity for the SoM
  • Support for an event that incorporates the services of other departments from the University of Mempis (e.g. conference planning, food services, and parking) 

 

1.6 Divisions & Areas

The School of Music is comprised of three divisions in Academic Studies, Performance Studies, and Popular Music that each contain several Areas of the School. Areas are led by Area Coordinators appointed by the Director. Areas will make recommendations to the faculty for alterations in curriculum, new programs, enrollment goals, and other matters that impact the School. Additionally, Areas will be responsible for coordinating proficiency requirements, audition schedules, course rotations, and other matters of concern primary to the Area. The three divisions and fifteen areas are listed here:

Academic Studies Division:

  • Music Education
  • Musicology
  • Music Theory & Composition
  • General Studies in Music

Performance Studies Division:

  • Conducting
  • Brass & Percussion
  • Keyboard
  • Strings
  • Vocal Arts
  • Woodwinds

Popular Music Division:

  • Audio Engineering
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Business
  • Music & Entertainment (Lambuth campus)
  • Performance & Songwriting

1.6a. Current Area Coordinators

Academic Studies Division:

  • Music Education - Dr. Joe Hanson
  • Musicology - Dr. Janet Page
  • Music Theory & Composition - Dr. Mahir Cetiz
  • General Studies in Music - Joel Schnackel

Performance Studies Division:

  • Conducting - Dr. Albert Nguyen
  • Brass & Percussion - Dr. Bill Shaltis
  • Keyboard - Dr. Artina McCain
  • Strings - Kim Patterson
  • Vocal Arts - Mary Wilson
  • Woodwinds - Michael Shults

Popular Music Division:

  • Audio Engineering - Jon Frazer
  • Jazz Studies - Dr. Jack Cooper
  • Music Business - Jeff Cohran
  • Music & Entertainment (Lambuth campus) - Dr. Jeremy Tubbs
  • Performance & Songwriting - Sam Shoup

1.7 Faculty

The faculty includes all School of Music tenured, tenure-track, and full-time instructor faculty. Voting rights are limited to full-time tenured, tenure-track, and instructor faculty. For the purposes of voting, a quorum shall consist of 60% of the eligible faculty. The Faculty shall meet as a whole at least two times per semester. Faculty shall also:

  • Meet all assigned teaching responsibilities.
  • Maintain at least two office hours (or the equivalent availability) per week for student consultation.
  • Engage in admissions and recruitment activities.
  • Serve on student committees.
  • Maintain a record of professional activities commensurate with University expectations.
  • Maintain current professional development, knowledge, and best practices in the faculty member's discipline.
  • Participate fully in governance matters of the School and exercise their right to vote.
  • Faculty are expected to engage in professional activities in keeping with the mission of a major research university and to meet expectations for promotions, reappointment, and tenure.

1.8 Committees & Service Opportunities 

The School of Music has established the following standing committees: Administrative Team, Curriculum Development, Awards, Promotion & Tenure Subcommittee, and Faculty Searches. In addition, the Director may establish ad hoc committees or subcommittees as necessary. Adhoc committees related to student resources, technology, ensembles, scheduling, faculty policies, diversity and inclusion, administrative procedures, and student life. For a current listing of committees and membership, refer to the current School Committees at the bottom of this section.

School of Music P&T Sub-Committee:
22-24 term - Elise Blatchford, Mary Wilson, Kevin Richmond
23-25 term - Bill Shaltis, Jeremy Orosz, Marcin Arendt, Jeff Cline

Administrative Team
The Administrative Team is chaired by the Director and comprises the Associate Director for Student Services & Administration, Associate Director for Academic Programs, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies, and the Faculty Fellow for Strategic Initiatives. The Administrative Team's responsibilities include reviewing and advising the Director on policies and procedures related to the School's programs and related faculty and student matters.

Curriculum Development Committee
Co-chaired by the Associate Director of Academic Programs and the Graduate Studies Coordinator, the committee reviews and approves all undergraduate and graduate procedures, courses, and curricula. Significant changes in undergraduate and graduate procedures, courses, and curricula shall be sent to the full faculty for discussion and vote. Any member of the faculty may bring a proposal for a new course or curriculum, or substantial change to a course or curriculum for consideration by the Committee. The committee ensures that 1.) proposals have been discussed and approved within the faculty member’s area and all related areas; 2.) proposed courses meet School of Music curricular outcomes and align with larger curricular goals. Faculty should also consult with the Associate Director of Academic Programs and/or Graduate Studies Coordinator prior to submission. In late spring and early fall, the appropriate faculty will be notified of the committee’s decision regarding their curriculum proposal and a rationale for the decision will be provided.  See 3.12 Curriculum Proposals for more information on this process.

Awards Committee
Chaired by the School of Music Scholarship Coordinator, the committee solicits recommendations and coordinates with faculty for existing endowed student awards; review student applications for awards and nominate winners, Solicit recommendations and nominate winners for various faculty, staff, student, and alumni awards; produce the School's Award's ceremony at the end of the spring semester.

Promotion & Tenure Subcommittee
The subcommittee is composed of seven tenured associate or full professors who serve two-year terms. Each year, either three or four members rotate off the subcommittee and new members are elected by the full committee of tenured faculty. The chair of the P&T subcommittee is elected at the first meeting. A chair for the committee of full professors is also elected, if necessary. The subcommittee evaluates all candidates for tenure and promotion according to the guidelines provided by the School, the College, and the University, and composes a draft statement to be shared and discussed with the full committee of tenured faculty. The committee also evaluates mid-tenure review dossiers according to the same criteria. A recommendation from the full committee of tenured faculty, reflecting the committee's discussion and vote, is then made to the Director of the School of Music. For promotion to full professor, the full professors on the subcommittee prepare the evaluation and the committee of full professors makes the recommendation to the Director of the School of Music.

Ad Hoc Committees
The Director may create ad hoc committees or subcommittees related to strategic planning or for other focused needs as necessary. 

Faculty Searches
A faculty search committee will be formed when a search process has been initiated by the School of Music. For more information see Search Committee Procedures in Appendix C.

School of Music Service Opportunities
The School of Music has additional faculty service roles to assist with special events and administrative procedures.

College and University Committees:
School of Music representation is required at the College of Communication & Fine Arts and University levels. They consist of the following:

CCFA 
Undergraduate Council, Graduate Council, P&T Committee, Technology Committee, Research Committee

University
Faculty Senate and subcommittees

1.8a. Current School of Music Committee & Service Assignments

Curriculum Committee: 
Joe Hanson & Will Plenk (Co-Chairs), Sam Shoup, Jon Frazer, Mahir Cetiz 
Scholarship Committee:
Robyn Jones & George Palton (Co-Chairs), Francis Cathlina, Albert Nguyen, Marcin Arendt, Paulina Villarreal, Jeff Cline, Jonathan Tsay
Awards Committee:
Mary Wilson (Chair), Bill Shaltis, Ben Smith, Lenny Schranze, Kamran Ince
DEI Committee: 
Emily Frizzell (Chair), Harvey Felder, Stephen Karr, Matthew Burns, Tim Shiu, Pam Browne
Student Advisory Board Committee: 
Undergraduate: Emily Cooley, Evan Erickson, Kayla Jones, Grace Williams, Isabella Palmer
Graduate: Janel Long, Christine Sears, Lien Nguyen, Tyler Helms, Yiming Zhang
Student Success Committee: 
George Palton & Jeremiah Frederick (Co-Chairs), Kara Keen, Michelle Vigneau, Jeff Cohran, Jim Pierce, Emily Frizzell
Graduate Schedule Committee: 
Joe Hanson (Chair), Kevin Richmond, Mac Gittinger, Daryn Zubke
SoM Season Committee: 
Kristen Russell (Chair), Kaleb Ritchie, David Spencer, Harvey Felder, Albert Nguyen, Jack Cooper, Francis Cathlina, Michael Shults, Stephen Karr
A.I. Committee: 
Jack Cooper, David Spencer, Janet Page, Sam Shoup

School of Music P&T Sub-Committee:

22-24 term: Elise Blatchford (Chair), Mary Wilson, Kevin Richmond
23-25 term: Bill Shaltis, Jeremy Orosz, Marcin Arendt, Jeff Cline

P&T Full Committee:
Marcin Arendt, Elise Blatchford, Jeff Cline, Jack Cooper, Jon Frazer, Joe Hanson, Kamran Ince, Robyn Jones, Ken Kreitner, Artina McCain, Albert Nguyen, Jeremy Orosz, Janet Page, Kimberly Patterson, Will Plenk, Kevin Richmond, Lenny Schranze, William Shaltis, Tim Shiu, Michael Shults, Ben Smith, David Spencer, Michelle Vigneau, Mary Wilson, Daryn Zubke 

Promotion to Full Committee: 
Jack Cooper, Kamran Ince, Kenneth Kreitner, Janet Page, Lenny Schranze, David Spencer

CCFA Undergraduate Council: Jeremiah Frederick, (term 23-25)
CCFA Graduate Council: Robyn Jones, Joe Hanson (term 22-24)
CCFA P&T Committee: Ben Smith (term 23-25)
CCFA Technology Committee: Jeremy Tubbs (term 23-25)
CCFA Research Committee: Jeremy Orosz (term 20-24)
Faculty Senate: Stephen Karr (term 24-26)

Artist Recital Papers: Tim Shiu
Holiday Concert Coordinator: Ben Smith & Harvey Felder
Guest Artist/Student Activity Fee Coordinator: Albert Nguyen
Opening Night at the Scheidt Coordinators: Marcin Arendt & Harvey Felder
Faculty Representative for the Student Advisory Board: Jim Pierce

Search Committees:
Musicology – Michelle Vigneau (Chair), Jack Cooper, David Spencer, Will Plenk, Janet Page
Music Business – Elise Blatchford (Chair), Jeff Cohran, Jeff Cline, Jeremy Orosz, Bill Shaltis 
Music and Entertainment – Jeremy Tubbs (Chair), Sam Shoup, Daryn Zubke, Harvey Felder, Marcin Arendt
Visiting Professor of Orchestra – Stephen Karr (Chair), Marcin Arendt, Albert Nguyen