Asst Dean for Prep & Community Engagement, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is building on its past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of more than 53,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

With roots dating to 1867, CCM is a nationally prominent college within UC that provides a unique and exciting ecosystem of high-level programs in Acting, Composition, Conducting, Dance, Media Production, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Musicology, Opera, Theatre Design and Production, and General Studies. CCM enrolls more than 1300 students and offers nearly 120 different majors. CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace.

CCM Preparatory Department and Community Engagement (CCM Prep) offers a wide variety of programs in Music, Dance and Theatre Arts throughout the year for people of all ages and abilities - including classes for young children, teens, adults, and preprofessional students preparing for a future in the performing arts. At both CCM's Uptown Campus and through select partnerships across Greater Cincinnati, we provide excellent, enjoyable, and accessible arts opportunities that educate and inspire the whole student, transform lives, and empower our communities. In addition to school-year programs and private lessons, CCM Prep offers summer programs and camps for youth, teens, and adults from across the country and around the world at the state-of-the-art CCM Village.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks a full-time Assistant Dean of Preparatory and Community Engagement to start in May of 2025. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) seeks a visionary leader and strategic thinker as the Assistant Dean for Preparatory and Community Engagement (CCM Prep). The Assistant Dean is responsible for the artistic, educational, and administrative leadership of 70 faculty/staff and 1,000 students of all ages. Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Dean for CCM Prep is a member of CCM's administrative leadership team, is a creative problem-solver and collaborator, and is responsible for all community education programs, personnel, budget management, and representing CCM Prep to collegiate, local, regional and national arts organizations.

• Lead a diverse team of faculty and administrative staff at CCM Prep, working in consultation with the CCM Dean and Community Partners to provide programming and activities that support the operations, missions, and strategic plans of CCM Prep, CCM, and the University of Cincinnati.
• Lead and manage curricular development of existing programs in music, drama, musical theater, and ballet. Explore new pathways and partnerships that will grow and enhance the curriculum and serve the community.
• Oversee summer programs (youth, teen, adult), including high school intensives that bring prospective applicants to CCM and present recruiting opportunities.
• Regularly update and asses the strategic direction of CCM Prep, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans of CCM and the University of Cincinnati.
• Manage and report on enrollment projections, size and scope of programs, and revenue generation.
• Oversee annual operating budget, tuition, and salaries. Award financial aid and scholarships.
• Work with the CCM Business Office and Human Resources on faculty and staff hiring.
• Work with CCM Development and Alumni Relations Office on fundraising opportunities and strategy.
• Work with CCM Public Information Office on marketing and branding of CCM Prep and the integration of CCM Prep into general CCM marketing.
• Serve on the Dean's Leadership Council and represent CCM and CCM Prep to University of Cincinnati constituents as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with faculty chairs/coordinators, staff and relevant others to ensure smooth operations of the CCM Prep programs.
• Develop and nurture student growth opportunities with faculty leaders.

Master's degree in arts education, arts administration, performance or related arts field; proficiency in the arts as a performer, director, composer, technician, arts administrator or related arts field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a diverse arts/arts education program(s)/organization(s)
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or faculty management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati's Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position- Asst Dean for Preparatory & Community Engagement, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and three (3) references with contact information.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application, you will be asked to include a team culture statement.