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About the Role

The Director of the Pep Band is a part-time position vital to creating a spirited, energetic atmosphere at Le Moyne's athletic events and major college functions. This role involves fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for student musicians and may require post-season travel for tournament events.

Responsibilities

• Attend, direct, and facilitate Pep Band performances and appearances.
• Collaborate with Athletics and Spirit Squad staff on performance logistics.
• Coordinate transportation, setup, and other logistical needs for performances.
• Promote the Pep Band through campus engagement and marketing initiatives.
• Foster a sense of community and school spirit among student musicians.
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum of one per week).
• Oversee Pep Band member participation, scheduling, and engagement.
• Communicate and coordinate with the music program.
• Manage and maintain instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
• Support the safety and well-being of all Pep Band members during practices, travel, and performances.
• Collaborate with Le Moyne staff to prepare emergency response plans.
• Follow guidance provided by Le Moyne Sports Medicine and relevant departments.
• Instruct one section of MUS 395 (1-credit course) per Fall and Spring semester.
• Maintain active and positive relationships with area high school band directors.
• Achieve initial recruitment goals of 10-15 new students each fall with an annual ensemble enrollment of 30 plus students.
• Cultivate positive alumni and community relationships.
• Demonstrate and role-model Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills.
• Support cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism, and kindness.
• Promote cura apostolica by aligning professional goals with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training sessions.
• Comply with all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Complete all required federal, state, institution, and department trainings.
• Engage in a planned program of professional development.
• Continually maintain skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry.
• Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Music, Education, or a related field required.
• Experience leading a band or similar ensemble, preferably at the collegiate or high school level.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during game-day events.
• Familiarity with drumline instruction and coordination, particularly in a marching or athletic band setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to integrate percussion effectively into high-energy performances is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong musical leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Location

• Syracuse, N.Y.

Work Type

• Part-time
• 12-month position
• 20 hours per week

Education Level

• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $15,000 annually

About the Company

• Le Moyne College is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service.
• Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.
• Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences.
• Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life.
• Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
• Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college.
• To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Equal Opportunity

• Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
• Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.