Director of Bands

**Overview:** The School of Communication, Arts and Social Sciences at Benedict College is seeking a Director of Bands to provide artistic, strategic, and administrative leadership for the wind ensemble, jazz band, pep band, and the Marching Tiger Band of Distinction. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, leadership, and service to the School, College, and community. **Responsibilities:** • Cultivate a positive, creative vision for sustained improvement and expansion of the band program • Develop a strategic plan for the forward momentum of the band program that is attractive to prospective students • Foster collaborations both within and outside of the institution • Demonstrate leadership in the identification of innovative solutions for the expansion of the band program • Coordinate with the dean on event scheduling and budget management of the band program • Supervise an assistant director, band coordinator, and auxiliary staff • Conduct, rehearse, and administrate all band groups • *Qualifications:** • Master's degree in music is required • Successful experience as a full-time college or university band director or assistant director is preferred • *Benefits:** • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team • Professional development and growth opportunities • Collaborative and supportive work environment