• Music Education Senior Assistant

    Macphail Center for Music (Minneapolis, MN)


    TITLE:                           Music Education Senior Assistant

     

    REPORTS TO:                  Vice President of Music Education

     

    DEPARTMENT:                Music Education

     

    STATUS:                         Non-Exempt, Full Time

     

    COMPENSATION:             $24.46/Hour - $28.62/Hour, Benefit-Eligible

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Music Education Senior Assistant provides essential support for ongoing projects and general administration to the Vice President of Music Education in advancing MacPhail’s educational programs and strategic initiatives. Under the direction of, and in close collaboration with, the Vice President of Music Education, this position helps manage and strengthen connections with program leaders, faculty, staff, senior leadership, and external partners by supporting cross-department projects, facilitating communication across collaborators, and ensuring program goals and initiatives move forward effectively.

     

    RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

     

    Program Coordination

     

    + Supports educational initiatives and cross-department projects through project management under the direction of the Vice President of Music Education

    + Maintains and tracks program data in internal systems that support enrollment, outcomes, and required reporting

    + Assists with coordination of department budgets, including expense tracking, enrollment target progression, and ensuring grant requirement compliance

    + Oversees multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to timelines, milestones, and deliverables

     

    Administrative

     

    + Coordinates communications and develops professional relationships with faculty, staff, senior leadership, and external partners

    + Demonstrates a proactive, structured approach to planning and execution — anticipating needs, managing details, and keeping projects on track.

    + Coordinates complex logistics and cross-functional workflows, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    + Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, required

    Experience

    + 3+ years of experience in coordinator, administrative, or project management work, required

    + Experience in arts and/or non-profit organizations, preferred

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, or other project management tools, required

    + Experience with CRM database systems, preferred

    + Experience in music, education, or arts administration, preferred

     

    Skills & Abilities

     

    + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

    + Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Ability to build trust through reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism

    + Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information

    + Comfortable with learning and applying new technology platforms

    + Demonstrated cultural competency skills

    + Commitment to creating inclusive and equitable environments

     

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