Job Description:

Berklee invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Core Music Tutoring Services (CMT)—a dynamic and student-centered position supporting Berklee’s commitment to access, excellence, and creative innovation. As part of the Student Success Division, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in helping students thrive both musically and academically.

Aligned with Berklee’s strategic vision for 2025, this position supports high-impact student success initiatives focused on affordability, access, retention, and meaningful learning experiences. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Core Music Tutoring and oversees the daily operations of CMT, including supervising staff, coordinating schedules, developing programming, and fostering inclusive learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate a team of tutor supervisors and student employees.

• Coordinate tutoring and mentoring schedules, drop-in hours, and academic programming.

• Serve as a liaison to Accessibility Resources to ensure all students can access services.

• Collaborate on tutor hiring, training, and professional development aligned with CRLA standards.

• Lead data collection and reporting on student engagement and program impact.

• Oversee outreach through workshops, events, social media, and campus partnerships.

• Support the operations of the Peer Academic Coaching program and the CMT Living Learning Community.

• Step in as acting director when needed.
  

This role offers the opportunity to shape a vibrant, student-centered academic support culture that reflects Berklee’s mission to empower artists to build careers in the creative industries and contribute to positive social change.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in music or related field

• At least one year of experience supporting students in an academic or administrative role

• Familiarity with Berklee’s music curriculum and commitment to educational equity

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with diverse populations and a passion for inclusive, holistic student support

• Comfort with software systems for scheduling, data tracking, and communication
  

Why Berklee?

Working at Berklee means being part of a community that values creativity, collaboration, innovation, and well-being. Berklee offers a flexible, mission-driven workplace where staff are empowered to make a difference in students’ lives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous time off, access to world-class performances, and a supportive, inclusive campus culture.

Help shape the future of music education—apply now to join a team where your passion for student success and creativity can truly make an impact.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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