Instruction & Program Coordinator

TITLE: u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 Instruction & Program Coordinator REPORTS TO: u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 Director of Contemporary Music Program DEPARTMENT: u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0u00a0 Contemporary Music Program (CMP) STATUS: u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 Non-Exempt, Full Time u00a0u00a0 LOCATION:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 Minneapolis; On-Site, Hybrid Eligible COMPENSATION: u00a0 u00a0 u00a0u00a0 $25.00/hour - $29.00/hour; Benefit Eligible u00a0 JOB SUMMARY The Instruction & Program Coordinator supports faculty, students, and program operations within MacPhailu2019s Contemporary Music Program (CMP). Reporting to the Director of the Contemporary Music Program, this position focuses on the smooth delivery of instruction across jazz, pop, rock, digital music, improvisation, composition, and related contemporary offerings. The Coordinator serves as a central point of support for faculty scheduling, pedagogy, student placement, marketing needs, and communication across multiple instructional settings. This role is essential to ensuring an excellent student experience and maintaining consistent, high-quality program operations. RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Faculty Support & Instructional Coordination + Serve as the primary operational support for faculty teaching individual lessons, group classes, workshops, and ensembles across contemporary styles + Assist with faculty scheduling, room reservations, and coordination of teaching locations + Support faculty onboarding in Contemporary Music Program (CMP)-specific pedagogical approaches, curriculum resources, and instructional expectations Student Placement, Scheduling, & Program Flow + Work closely with Student Services and the Director to streamline inquiry intake, placement processes, and registration pathways for students pursuing contemporary music instruction + Track student placements, changes, progress, and waitlists; anticipate and help solve scheduling efficiency issues + Act as a resource for families and students seeking guidance on instructors, instruments, ensembles, and learning pathways Program Operations & Administrative Support + Maintain up-to-date program calendars, course listings, ensemble rosters, and instructional materials + Assist with planning and coordination of recitals, showcases, concerts, festivals, camps, and other events related to contemporary music + Monitor enrollment trends and support the Director in preparing data for program decisions Marketing, Communications, & Outreach + Gather and prepare content for marketing, including instructor highlights, student stories, class descriptions, and event updates + Help with community outreach efforts and partnership communications as needed Program Quality & Pedagogy + Support the implementation of curriculum standards and pedagogical best practices for contemporary instruction + Help monitor program quality through faculty feedback channels, student evaluations, and informal check-ins QUALIFICATIONS Education + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Music or a related field or relevant certification and/or experience, required Experience + Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative or similar role, required + Minimum of 3 years of experience in Music Education teaching contemporary, jazz, and/or music technology, required Skills & Abilities + Strong knowledge of contemporary music genres and their pedagogies, including improvisation, composition, production, and ensemble collaboration + Strong organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail and time management + Effective written and verbal communication skills + Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-01-28