Assistant Director, Bands

Job Title Assistant Director, Bands Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Office of Student Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate . _______________________________________________________________________________ The Assistant Director will assist in the creative and administrative tasks associated with the university marching band and vision of the Director of Bands. The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Bands with planning, rehearsals and directing the band. Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required. Keeps the Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music. Travels with the band and works weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree One year of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and teaching of instrumental music. Demonstrated organizational ability and interpersonal relation skills. Must be able to demonstrate expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.

Other Requirements:

Position requires moderate physical activity related to the instructing and directing bands. Position requires working non-traditional hours to include evening and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in music or music education. One year of experience teaching music or working with bands and orchestras to develop musical arrangements. Must be able to work collaboratively with others. Knowledge in writing musical arrangements. Ability to coordinate and direct rehearsals.

Job Posting Close Date:

06/04/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.