Director of Marching Band

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Director of Marching Band
PARTREG AVE MARIA, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1566

Primary Purpose
The Director of Marching Band is responsible for the creation, implementation, leadership, and administration of the university’s marching band program and related instrumental ensembles. This part‑time position provides artistic, educational, operational, and strategic oversight while supporting the mission of Ave Maria University and enhancing campus spirit, student engagement, and institutional visibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development

Establish and implement the vision, structure, and operational framework for the university marching band program

Develop strategic plans for program growth, recruitment, retention, and sustainability

Create traditions, performance standards, and organizational culture for the program

Student Recruitment and Retention

Recruit qualified student musicians through outreach to high schools, music educators, and prospective students

Collaborate with admissions, athletics, and campus leadership on recruitment initiatives

Develop retention strategies and student leadership opportunities

Instruction and Performance

Conduct and direct marching band rehearsals and performances

Direct additional ensembles including concert band, jazz band, pep band, and other instrumental groups as assigned

Select music, coordinate drill design, and oversee show development

Evaluate student performance and provide mentoring and instruction

Administrative Management

Prepare and manage annual operating budgets

Oversee purchasing, inventory, equipment, uniforms, instruments, and facilities

Coordinate travel, scheduling, contracts, and event logisticsEnsure compliance with university policies and safety procedures

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant directors and student leaders as assigned

Institutional Engagement

Represent the university at performances, outreach events, and community functions

Collaborate with university departments to support institutional events and student engagement initiatives

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Conducting, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience directing marching bands, concert bands, jazz ensembles, or related instrumental music programs, preferably at the high school or collegiate level. Experience with performance planning, rehearsal design, and event coordination.

Certification
N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated success in marching band instruction and leadership. Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Experience in drill design, arranging, budgeting, and personnel supervision. Must support the University’s Catholic mission.

Physical Skills and Abilities
Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to conduct rehearsals and performances outdoors in varied weather conditions. Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 30 pounds.

Working Conditions
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to outdoor elements typical to our location in SW Florida; heat, humidity, rain, etc.

Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher education. Ave Maria University makes employment decisions in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local law. All information included in any application must be truthful and accurate.

The responsibilities and requirements listed above are not an exhaustive list of all that will be expected of this position; however, it is met to identify the general criteria for this position.

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