Assistant Director of Admissions, Auditions

Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee are looking for a high-energy, tech-savvy, hospitality-minded Assistant Director of Admissions, Auditions, and Interviews. In this role, you aren’t just managing a process; you are the architect of the first major milestone in a young artist’s career.

• Audition Events & Logistics:
  Coordinate and oversee operations for A&I events held on campus, on the road, and online; manage contracts, invoices, and financial records for domestic and international trips.
• Technical Leadership:
  Serve as the primary technical resource for online auditions, leveraging Zoom to connect with talent across the globe.
• Data-Driven Strategy:
  Conduct A&I ROI reporting, analyze cost-per-matriculant and evaluation ratings to refine recruitment strategies.
• Team Management:
  Hire, train, and supervise a team of student workers and temporary staff to ensure seamless event execution.
• Event Management & Facilitation:
  Prepare all materials for on-campus events, from sight-reading books to catering and vendor set-up.
• Database Management:
  Utilize Salesforce, Form Assembly, and Filemaker Pro to manage A&I databases and generate actionable reports.
• Internal
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with faculty, Public Safety, and Enrollment Marketing to ensure all stakeholders—from alumni to prospective students—have an optimal experience.
• World-Class Customer Service:
  Act as a primary point of contact for families, counseling them on audition formats, scholarship eligibility, financial aid, and the admissions lifecycle.
• The VIP
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure the applicant experience exceeds that of any competing institution through proactive relationship building and professional empathy.

• Experience:
  
  1–3 years of relatable experience in admissions, event management, or customer service.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Salesforce and Zoom; comfortable troubleshooting high-stakes events.
• Organizational Prowess:
  Strong administrative and time-management skills; able to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously.
• Communication:
  Articulate and professional written and oral communication skills, with maturity to handle sensitive student counseling issues.
• Music Background:
  Music training and experience strongly preferred for daily communication with musicians and faculty.

Top-tier health, dental, and life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; extensive PTO and paid holidays, including a paid winter break; free or discounted courses for you and your family.

$63,000 to $67,000; salary dependent on experience and education.

Berklee is a non-discriminatory employer. We support an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Persons with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hr operations or call 617‑747‑2375.