Director of Music Recruitment & Enrollment - School of Music - College of Fine Arts

Core Responsibilities

Developing and executing strategic recruitment plans at the national and international level
Managing campus and virtual visits for prospective students and their families
Representing the School of Music to groups of prospective students and their communities
Overseeing operations for on-campus, regional, and virtual auditions
Collaborating with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop compelling recruitment materials and targeted advertising campaigns
Working in close partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admission on undergraduate processing and admissions decisions, and with the Office of International Education on international student documentation
Managing graduate assistantship assignments and communications
Maintaining accurate admissions records
Participating actively in admission and scholarship decisions
Supervising graduate assistants, Music Admission Ambassadors, and one professional staff member
Managing the admissions budget and tracking expenditures across recruitment activities

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is an experienced admissions professional who combines a passion for music with data fluency and sound leadership instincts.
Holds a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and brings 3 to 5 years of progressive admissions experience, ideally within a conservatory, college music program, or performing arts institution.
Has hands-on experience with Slate and Acceptd, or comparable admissions CRM and audition management platforms, and can translate data into actionable recruitment strategies.
Has working knowledge of financial aid systems and processes, including merit-based scholarships, and understands how aid packaging intersects with recruitment and enrollment outcomes.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and leading teams, and approaches supervision with a developmental, collaborative mindset.
Communicates with clarity, warmth, and professionalism across a wide range of audiences, from prospective students and their families to faculty, senior administrators, and international partners.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment that demands careful attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with grace.
Brings cultural intelligence and a genuine commitment to inclusive recruitment practices that reflect the full breadth of the music field.

Our Values

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Music.
Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural intelligence are valued competencies at CMU.
We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity, and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Additional Requirements

Successful background check
Act 153 child protection clearances
Domestic travel required; international travel possible
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Admissions and Financial Aid

Position Type

Staff – Regular Full Time/Part time Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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