Director of Alumni Career Services

About the role

The Director of Alumni Career Services for the Alan D. Marks Center for Career Services and Entrepreneurship is responsible for developing, administering, and leading a portfolio of programs that support professional development, community building, and career success for Juilliard’s alumni community in a rapidly changing arts world.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant Dean and Directors in the Office of Community Engagement and Career Services to identify and respond to emerging trends and innovations in the career development and entrepreneurship field(s) relevant to performing artists, global citizenry, philanthropy, and social responsibility
• Advance the office’s integrated philosophy of community engagement as career development by aligning Alumni Career Services programming with the initiatives and programs led by other Directors in the Office of Community Engagement and Career Services
• Cook up with departments across the institution that maintain touchpoints with Juilliard alumni to ensure consistent communication, record keeping, programming, and surveys (e.g., Development, Office of Alumni Relations, Office of the President, Marketing and Communications, artistic departments: Jazz Studies, Historical Performance, Vocal Arts, Chamber Music, Orchestral Studies, Dance, Drama, Creative Enterprise)
• Alumni grant program: Administer Juilliard alumni grant programs ($60-100k annually), including program implementation; application, review, and selection of grantees; record keeping, grantee reporting, and program assessment
• Alumni programming: Develop, curate guest speakers, and present year-round, monthly professional development programming, both in-person and via Zoom, that supports a wide range of professional outcomes within and beyond the performing arts field and is responsive to and anticipate needs of Juilliard alumni from all divisions, including industry trends in career readiness and career changes, community-based and socially responsible art making, and developing agency in one’s career
• Curate the annual Entrepreneurship Symposium by developing thematic programming and application guidelines, selecting and contracting presenters, and coaching presenters
• Hire Juilliard Performers: Manage and provide oversight for Hire Juilliard Performers, a high-volume “gig” referral service and artist management program
• Design and lead training workshops for students and alumni participating in the program
• Absorb and analyze data on program effectiveness, and develop program adjustments that support participant growth and continued learning
• Serve as a career advisor to college division students and alumni from all divisions
• Manage and mentor office staff, temp staff, apprentices, and work-study students
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Direct experience in the performing arts (music, dance, and/or drama), performing arts higher education, arts administration, and/or arts management
• Highly conversant in issues around careers in the performing arts, including awareness of community building, job opportunities, requirements, and lifestyles in the performing arts industry
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills and the ability to speak and write effectively to a broad spectrum of individuals and groups, from students to donors
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous events and programs
• Understanding the mission of the Juilliard School and the School’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook

Preferred Background

• 5+ years of administrative and leadership experience in career services, arts business, grant management, or alumni relations at a college, university, or performing arts institution
• Advanced degree and experience in a performing arts discipline, higher education administration, music business, arts administration, and/or career counseling
• Familiarity with workflow and CRM platforms, such as Airtable, GradLeaders

Benefits

The salary for this role is $90,000-93,000 per year.

Pay

The salary for this role is $90,000-93,000 per year.

Schedule

Business hours for the office are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, and this role may require evening or weekend work, as well as occasional travel for alumni events. Hybrid schedules are available.