Job Description:

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is looking for a dynamic, student-centered professional to join the Admissions team as Assistant Director of Admissions. This role leads recruitment and application management for Instrumental and Composition programs at the Conservatory while also supporting admissions efforts for Berklee College of Music. The Assistant Director represents Berklee in all recruitment activities—on campus, online, and on national audition tours—upholding the institution’s mission to educate, inspire, and empower artists to realize their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for applicants to the Instrumental and Composition departments, providing guidance from inquiry through matriculation. They:

• Plan and implement recruitment strategies, including independent travel to high schools, colleges, and education fairs.
• Design and coordinate regional audition tours and on-campus audition events in collaboration with faculty.
• Support campus events such as Open Houses, accepted student days, and yield activities.
• Manage application processes and facilitate the timely completion of supporting documents.
• Generate reports and maintain admissions data systems (TargetX, Salesforce, Slideroom).
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Serve as content manager for admissions webpages.

What Berklee is Looking For
The ideal candidate is energized by connecting with students and families, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and brings experience in admissions or arts administration. They have:

• A bachelor’s degree and personal or educational background in the arts (music preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience in admissions or a related office environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and event-planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking.
• Familiarity with admissions technologies (Google Suite, Salesforce, TargetX, Slideroom).
• Ability to travel independently for 6–8 weeks in the fall with occasional weekend work throughout the year, and increased weekend commitments in January and February during audition season.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel by car, train, or plane.

Why Berklee?
Berklee is a global leader in contemporary music and performing arts education. Employees join a vibrant community of creators and innovators who value creativity, equity, collaboration, and student success. Working here means:

• Contributing to a mission-driven, student-centered institution.
• Collaborating with a diverse and inclusive community of artists, educators, and professionals.
• Having the freedom to bring new ideas and creativity to your role.
• Enjoying a culture that supports work-life balance and professional growth.
• Access to robust benefits that include:
  • Health, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts are available
  • Generous time-off policies
  • Retirement planning resources
  • Professional development opportunities and Wellness programs

If you’re excited to help shape the next generation of artists while working in a creative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Hiring Range: $61,000 to $72,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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