Vice President of Programs

Title: Vice President of Programs

Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer

Supervises: Director of Programs, Campus Directors, Eight Program Chairs (Part-time), Faculty, Shared Administrative Assistant

Works closely with: VP’s of Marketing, Operations, and Fundraising, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Director of Operations - Nichols Hall, and Campus Directors

Schedule and location: In Person. While the main administrative offices are located in Evanston, the Vice President of Programs is expected to maintain a visible presence across campuses and throughout the broader community. Evening and weekend work is required as needed to support programs, events, and institutional priorities. Schedule flexibility may be considered periodically but does not replace core availability expectations

Pay Status: Salaried, Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $105-115

Benefits and PTO: MIC offers a benefits package that includes generous paid time off, a health insurance plan with an employer contribution, retirement benefits with an employer match, paid holidays, and additional paid time off during the winter holiday season

Desired start date: September 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 24. Early applications are highly encouraged

Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-programs

Our Mission:
Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago fosters lifelong engagement with music for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Through exceptional teaching, outstanding performance opportunities and community programming, MIC harnesses the power of music to educate and motivate while providing broad access to high‑quality music education.

Our Vision:
The Music Institute of Chicago (“MIC”) envisions a society where music education and live performances are available to everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability to pay. Music is a fundamental human activity and MIC aspires to be an indispensable resource to our community for music and music education, and an advocate for the important role of music in our lives.

MIC believes that music is an essential element of a strong, well‑educated, and compassionate community; music bolsters the brain, strengthens community bonds, and nourishes the human spirit; and music and quality music education should be accessible to everyone.

Our Values:
Excellence. Access. Innovation.

The Music Institute of Chicago is one of the nation’s largest and most respected community music schools, renowned for its world‑class faculty, personalized approach to teaching, and commitment to musical excellence. Governed by an 18‑member Board of Trustees and supported by a dedicated team of 25+ administrative staff and approximately 130 faculty members, MIC annually serves more than 1,500 students from age seven months to 91 years from 133 Illinois communities and four states across six campuses.

Committed to broad access to high‑quality music education, MIC provides scholarship and financial aid opportunities to help ensure students can participate regardless of financial means. The organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $7.5 million, including roughly $2.3 million in contributed revenue, and benefits from a strong financial foundation that includes an endowment of approximately $6.8 million. The Music Institute also welcomes more than 15,000 visitors annually for performances, masterclasses, and special events at Nichols Concert Hall.

• Core Programs – Private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities
• The Academy – A nationally recognized conservatory program for highly gifted pre‑college string players and pianists. The Academy provides intensive training, mentorship, and individualized guidance to approximately 30 students annually, preparing them for professional careers in music
• Nichols Concert Hall – A premier performance venue and cultural gathering place in downtown Evanston presenting outstanding artists and ensembles
• Community Partnerships – Existing and emerging partnerships with regional music,…