Assistant Band Director (Woodwind)/F285P Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: This Assistant Band Director (Woodwind) position in Perkinston, MS involves assisting the Director of Bands with various activities related to the "Band of Gold," including recruitment, planning, budgeting, and more. Responsibilities include providing Woodwind lessons, conducting music ensembles, creating routines, and supporting student retention strategies. Mandatory qualifications include a Master's degree in music or music education, with desirable qualifications including a Doctorate in music and teaching experience. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hiring for this role.
Job Description
This position is for an Assistant Band Director (Woodwind) with an educational institution in Perkinston, MS.
Job Description:
Assist the Director of Bands for all activities including recruitment, planning, purchasing, budgeting, scheduling, and inventory related to MGCCC “Band of Gold.” This position reports directly to the Director of Bands.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide private Woodwind lessons to music majors and/or non-majors, and rehearse and conduct student music ensembles as assigned by the Chair of the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
Support the Director of Bands in the selection, arrangement, design, and development of music and programs for halftime and pre-game football performances.
Contribute to the continuous growth and excellence of the band program, including coordination, direction, and supervision of the band.
Assist with creating and teaching routines to band members.
Teach assigned courses as scheduled by the Dean of Teaching and Learning. Course loads may include traditional and non-traditional formats (day, evening, weekend, online, and at various campuses).Instruct and oversee performance groups such as jazz band, pep band, concert band, marching band, and ensembles, as assigned.
Participate in performances throughout the year, including parades, festivals, community events, and outreach tours to local high schools.
Actively recruit prospective students for both the band program and the college.
Promote and implement student retention strategies to support enrollment from fall to spring.
Collaborate with the Director of Bands on strategic planning, student learning outcomes, curriculum evaluation, and improvement initiatives.
Work with the Director of Bands, the Chair of the School of Visual & Performing Arts, and other fine arts instructors to review and update Fine Arts curricula and syllabi annually.
Assist with maintaining accurate records, including inventory, scholarship tracking, maintaining sound fiscal management of the band budget, purchasing, and long- and short-term planning.
Share responsibility for managing all band instruments, uniforms, equipment, and full inventory reports each fall and spring semester.
Assist with all aspects of band-related activities, including jazz band, pep band, Band Camp, and halftime show performances, as directed.
Advise band students, providing proactive, individualized guidance in partnership with the Director of Bands.
Support the Director of Bands in scholarship management, including auditions, processing, and record-keeping.
Contribute in maintaining the band’s student club account, including budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring a healthy financial balance,Maintain awareness of and make recommendations for learning resource needs within the Fine Arts Department.
Continuously work to improve teaching methods and course value by understanding diverse student learning styles.
Provide students with approved course syllabi and clearly defined learning objectives.
Maintain regular office hours as required and advise students, referring them to college resources as needed.
Attend departmental and general faculty meetings and serve on college committees as assigned.
Foster strong public relations between the band program and the community.
Complete professional development requirements (EDP units) as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the School of Visual & Performing Arts, Director of Bands, Dean of Teaching and Learning, or Vice President.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Master’s degree in music or music education with an emphasis in instrumental music from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Ability to teach applied music lessons in the following area: Woodwind.
Excellent recruiting skills.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with basic internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Qualifications:
Doctorate in music.
Teaching experience at a community college or institute of higher learning.
Demonstrated ability to teach multiple applied music disciplines.
Piano-accompanying skills.
Ability to write drill and arrange music for halftime performance.
EEO Statement:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu
