Bands Administrative Coordinator
ABOUT THE BAND AREA
The Georgia State Bands program has been hailed as one of the finest in the Southeastern United States. Comprising three concert ensembles as well as a robust athletic band program, the Georgia State Bands program services more than 300 students in its various ensembles and provides dozens of performances each semester to the University community. The storied Symphonic Wind Ensemble has received invitations to perform at many prestigious events including the College Band Directors National Association Southern Division Conference, and the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service. The Georgia State University Panther Marching Band has a brief but distinguished history. Founded in 2010 along with the University’s football team, the Panther Band has quickly made a name for itself performing for live, televised, and motion picture audiences. The most recent triumph being its first appearance in the 2022 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bands Administrative Coordinator is responsible to provide administrative and financial management support to the entire band program including the three concert bands and athletic bands. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work in collaboration with the Band Area faculty and Director of Band Operations on various projects related to the area.
- Maintain and coordinate inventory (e.g. office supplies, equipment, instruments, uniforms)
- Make travel arrangements for performing ensembles
- Assist with recruitment events
- Process payment requisitions and purchase orders for various accounts
- Manage social media presence, prepare content for online and print materials, and maintain web pages
SALARY
$30,000-$34,500
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS
30 hours per week, benefits elligible
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication
- A background in music and/or the pageantry arts
- An ability and commitment to work with diverse individual
HOW TO APPLY
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- One letter of reference
Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2023, and continue until a successful candidate is identified.
ABOUT GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Georgia State University is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success. Enrolling and graduating one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students with unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked Georgia State as #2 in Most Innovative Schools, #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, #5 in Learning Communities, #6 in First-Year Experiences, and #11 in Top Performers on Social Mobility among national universities.
The School of Music is part of the College of the Arts, which was established in 2016 and also includes the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, the School of Film, Media & Theatre, and the Center for Educational Partnerships in Music. In addition to offering some of the university’s most popular majors, the college connects faculty and students with Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries. Opportunities for growth and support in this position include university-level teaching fellowships and grants through the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Online Education, and leadership in instructional innovation through our active learning classroom program.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities in music.