Job Information
Boston College Vocal Director in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
Boston College bOp! Vocal Director
The Vocal Director position supports the instrumental and vocal jazz ensemble of Boston College (which we call BC bOp!). BC Bands seeks a qualified vocal jazz professional dedicated to teaching and developing the vocal jazz skills of the vocal section of BC bOp! Reporting to the Ensemble Director, this 9 month position will work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week which includes attending all rehearsals and performances.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vocal Director is required to attend all rehearsals and all performances.
Coordinate joint vocal and instrumental ensemble rehearsals with BC bOp! Director
In cooperation with the ensemble Director, create a syllabus and rehearsal plans for every meeting Instruct members in fundamentals of jazz style
Maintain timeliness, order and structure in rehearsals to insure effective and efficient use of rehearsal time
Plan a repertoire that includes a variety of styles and provides musical challenges to the members
Ensure the highest possible level of performance from the members thorough a proper warm-up process, effective preparation, attention to musical and organizational detail and attention to individual members
Overall Administration
Recruit potential members
Plan and hold auditions for membership
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Director of BC bOp!, ensemble members and University Administration
Manage all equipment necessary for rehearsals and performances including maintenance, repair, and acquisition recommendations
In order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.
Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
Bachelor of Music or equivalent experience teaching vocal music
Experience teaching and/or performing vocal jazz professionally
Experience with music notation software such as Finale or Sibelius
Familiarity with audio and sound reinforcement equipment set-up, use and maintenance
Must be able to relate to, teach, and motivate college students
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .
