Assistant Director, Bands

Assistant Director, Bands

Agency: Prairie View A&M University
Department: Office of Student Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Prairie View, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description:
The Assistant Director will assist in the creative and administrative tasks associated with the university marching band and vision of the Director of Bands.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Director of Bands with planning, rehearsals and directing the band.
Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
Keeps the Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music.
Travels with the band and works weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
One year of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
Demonstrated organizational ability and interpersonal relation skills.
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
Other Requirements:
Position requires moderate physical activity related to the instructing and directing bands.
Position requires working non-traditional hours to include evening and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in music or music education.
One year of experience teaching music or working with bands and orchestras to develop musical arrangements.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others.
Knowledge in writing musical arrangements.
Ability to coordinate and direct rehearsals.
Job Posting Close Date: 06/04/2026
Required Attachments:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.