Recruiter and Director of Bands

Description The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Summary of Responsibilities : The Recruiter and Director of Bands will provide leadership and direction for the College’s Band programs, provide instrumental and music instruction, and is an integral member of the Enrollment Team to recruit prospective students for the Band programs. Essential Responsibilities: (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.) Director of Bands Provide leadership and direction for the College Band Program including Marching, Concert, and jazz bands. Instrumental and Music Instruction Teach instrumental methods courses in your field of experience on a rotation basis. Teach private lessons in your concentration area as needed. Ability to teach other music courses as needed and desired. Provide occasional supervision for student teaching. Recruitment responsibilities Achieve assigned enrollment goals by managing recruitment activity among prospective students for the College’s Band program. Recruit alongside the enrollment counselors, identifying students interested in any of the college’s band program, utilizing the enrollment CRM. Maintain consistent contact with prospective students/parents with interest in Band through calling, emailing, social networking, texting and personal notes inviting students to take necessary steps through the recruitment process, leading to enrollment. Develop and maintain relations with high school band directors within the region. Represent Geneva at various student recruitment events, on and off campus, as needed. Host campus visit events for prospective students that integrates visiting students with current students involved in the band (game-day visits, band festivals, etc.). Meet with prospective students and their parents during recruitment events and individual campus visits. Respond to student/parent questions in a timely manner. Actively participate in recruitment events such as open houses, scholarship events, and personal student visits. Miscellaneous Perform other duties as assigned. Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct: Geneva Mission Statement: Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Vision Statement: Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country. Core Values: Serve with grace Pursue Godly wisdom Foster academic strength Engage culture faithfully Inspire vibrant hospitality Honor one another Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee. Job Requirements - Labor General: Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. Physical: Should be able to perform the following and similar physical demands in completing work tasks: (Place each of the following words into one of the four repetition levels below: walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, pushing, feeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, pulling, standing, kneeling, carrying, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting. Able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Confidentiality: Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure. Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems. Qualifications: Minimum: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education Experience: Experience with a marching band and concert band program, instrumental methods classes and Elementary and secondary methods instruction. Successful experience as an ensemble conductor. Experience as a classroom teacher (preferably at the high school or college level) Skill/Abilities: Knowledgeable in current trends in marching band drill design and instrumental methods materials and software. High level of professionalism and attention to detail. Positive attitude and strong communication (written and oral) skills. Strong public speaking ability. Relate easily to high school students and their families. Ability to utilize social networking sites in the recruitment process. Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work. Preferred: Education/Certification: Master’s Degree in Music Education or related field. Experience: Experience and Responsibility as director of a high school or college band program and experience teaching at the high school or college level. Skill/Abilities: The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent public relations skills and possess the ability to recruit for and maintain the college’s successful band programs and for the college academic programs as well. Position Requirements Please see above.