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Position Title Assistant Director of Bands Job Description
Accountability: The Assistant Director of Bands reports to the Director of Bands.
The University Marching Band serves as an integral part of campus life at Mississippi Valley State University. Referred to as "The Mean Green Marching Machine," the Marching Band performs at all home football games and halftime shows. In addition to football games, the band performs at university and community events, as well as receiving personal invitations to various marching band parades, competitions, and exhibitions. The University Pep Band performs at various athletic events at the request of the Athletics Department.
General Statement of Duties (Band Operations): The Assistant Director of Bands is responsible for arranging music, field show design, and recruiting music while supporting the various band activities in collaboration with the Director of Bands. This position oversees, manages, and executes the operations of the bands, which will require a hands-on approach during marching band practice on the field, in travel, during rehearsals, and throughout the scope of the program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Handle various administrative tasks, to include managing equipment, uniforms, apparel, and supplies; contribute to strategic planning and goal setting.
Assist and support recruitment efforts.
Arrange Music
Field Show Design
Serve as project manager and on-site event coordinator for some band events
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Music from an accredited institution
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience directing a marching band.
One (1) to three (3) years of successful teaching experience in instrumental music (concert band and marching band) at the high school, middle school, college/university, or combined levels.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with students, coworkers, supervisors, and the university community.
Experience with data-tracking for quality assurance
Knowledge of and experience with the development, implementation, and evaluation of student recruitment.
Demonstrated understanding of factors affecting the successful matriculation, retention, and academic success of students.
Demonstrated experience making independent professional judgments with integrity.
Dedicated team player with experience working cooperatively with staff, students, faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders with limited direct supervision.
Proficiency with email programs, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document imaging systems, or knowledge databases.
Experience interpreting data from admissions, financial aid, registration, and business office/financial management modules.
Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
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Posting Number SF889P Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
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