Assistant Director, Bands

Job Title Assistant Director, Bands Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Office of Student Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Assistant Director will assist in the creative and administrative tasks associated with the university marching band and vision of the Director of Bands. Responsibilities Assist the Director of Bands with planning, rehearsals, and directing the band. Control the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; make minor adjustments and request repairs to instruments as required. Keep the Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music. Travel with the band and work weekends. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree One year of related experience Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and teaching of instrumental music Demonstrated organizational ability and interpersonal relationship skills Must be able to demonstrate expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music Other Requirements Position requires moderate physical activity related to instructing and directing bands Position requires working non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in music or music education One year of experience teaching music or working with bands and/or orchestras to develop musical arrangements Must be able to work collaboratively with others Knowledge in writing musical arrangements Ability to coordinate and direct rehearsals Job Posting Close Date 06/04/2026 Background Check Requirements All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.