Artist Diploma Advisor

Job Description

New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

This is a Part-time position (11 months - August to June; Average 15 hours/week)

Overview:

The Artist Diploma Advisor plays a vital role in supporting and promoting the professional development of emerging artists pursuing the Artist Diploma (including classical instrumental, opera, and Jazz/CMA) through NEC’s AD programs. This multifaceted position involves working closely with the artists to develop their professional trajectory, help prepare them to navigate the music industry, and enhance their overall artistic profile.

This position collaborates with relevant NEC faculty and administrators, and engages a diverse range of industry professionals to support Artist Diploma candidates as they move from student to professional life. In connection with relevant studio faculty, the Artist Diploma Advisor curates professional development, career advice, portfolio development, and facilitates performance opportunities, fostering influential relationships with managers, presenters, etc, to support Artist Diploma candidates in launching or augmenting their careers. Affirming NEC’s commitment to artistic excellence, community, curiosity, and impact, the Artist Diploma Advisor will facilitate a high-level and collaborative student experience, as well as engagement with the NEC and greater Boston communities.

Responsibilities:

Application and Audition Support:

Collaborates with College Admissions, the Director of Artistic Programming and Administration, and faculty to coordinate the annual admissions/audition process, including external adjudicators

Supports recruitment and marketing efforts to ensure a robust pool of highly qualified applicants

Communication:

Partners with institutional leadership, marketing and communications colleagues, and relevant stakeholders to promote, present, and position AD artists, both within the NEC community and externally

Ensures an active online presence for the AD programs

Advising, Mentorship, Professional Development

Collaborates with relevant studio faculty to clarify and support AD candidates’ goals for the program

Curates career support, mentorship, and opportunities for AD candidates, tailored to individual and cohort needs.

Coordinates professional development opportunities (e.g. workshops, panel discussions, etc) and networking relationships

Engages industry experts as resources for AD candidates, facilitates introductions and other opportunities

Fosters connection and collaboration amongst AD candidates

Facilitates fellows’ engagement with the broader NEC community

Evaluates, strengthens, and develops programming and partnerships

Performance and Engagement:

Coordinate and promote the NEC Emerging Artist Series, featuring AD candidates

Foster relationships with area presenters to expand performance opportunities for AD candidates

Liaise with national and international presenters, management companies, and artists to expand opportunities for fellows relevant to their discipline

Qualifications:

Ability to think strategically, execute work independently, and support arts leadership, training, and growth

Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively with college-aged constituencies, including experience in mentorship/advising

Ability to liaise confidently with artists, faculty, and industry leaders, as well as to build and steward professional relationships and partnerships

Familiarity with marketing and promotional strategies for artists.

Experience working with diverse communities and organizations, and demonstrated commitment to NEC’s values of cultural equity and belonging

Familiarity with Google Workspace and website management platforms desirable

Strong record of working effectively with supervisors, colleagues, students in a multicultural and diverse environment

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report may be accessed here. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.