Community Relations Program Coordinator, Lamont School of Music

The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls 14,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. With approximately 250 music majors, the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a talented and diverse student body. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts , the music program offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, a MM in Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist Diplomas. The culturally vibrant city of Denver is located in the beautiful Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of nearly 3 million, Denver has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts outstanding professional ensembles across all music genres. For a more detailed description of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings visit www.du.edu/lamont.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Manager of Marketing and Communications of the Lamont School of Music, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple aspects of Lamont’s public relations. These include a variety of responsibilities related to public recitals, concerts, and events, running the “Hire a Musician” program, assisting in arranging public service outreach events, and coordinating Lamont student & alumni awards programs.

Essential Functions

• Design, generate, and oversee all printed programs for concerts and events (approx. 300 per year) and archive these files per music licensing requirements
• Schedule all student recitals (100-125) and related activities (recital boards, dress rehearsals)
• Run “Hire a Musician” (gig service for students & alumni: teaching/performing on and off campus)
• Assist in arranging public service outreach events
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule a student staff of four
• Update Lamont Concert Line weekly
• Manage Lamont’s awards processes (Awards Convocation, Distinguished Alumni Award)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of music
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Able to multi-task, take initiative, and solve problems
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Broad computer skills that include word processing, spreadsheet, and publishing applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in music
• Computer skills appropriate to the position (see “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities”)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music
• Two or more years of related experience and/or training
• Supervisory experience

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur occasionally and stress level is moderate.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 1, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 7.

Hourly Range
The hourly range for the position is $26.05-27.15

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:

Cover letter that speaks to the position

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Names and contact information for three references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement .
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: August 16, 2024
Applications close: September 01, 2024