Associate Director, Special Projects
Roles & Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP
Serves on the SOD leadership team, offering input on various leadership decisions
Serves as Chair of the SOD RPT Committee
Serves as Chair of the SOD CAV Review Committee
EXTRA EVENTS
Oversees the planning of “extra” events such as guest master classes, end-of-semester faculty/student conferences, mixed technique days, Final Jam, ArtsBash, etc. (For guest artists affiliated with production, collaborates with the Associate Director for Production & Season Planning)
Notifies Music Director of any shifts in musician scheduling due to extra events
Organizes mid-term and end-of-semester student conferences (lead instructors should collaborate, facilitate, & help plan)
Supports communication between students, faculty, staff, and SOD administration (ensuring that weekly announcements include all pertinent information)
Organizes and facilitates informal student awards processes (not scholarships)
FACULTY SUPPORT
Serves as a mentor for faculty, especially new and part-time instructors
Serves as a mentor for faculty undergoing review processes (RPT, TFR, & CAV)
Annually reviews the SOD Instructor Responsibilities and proposes updates/revisions
Supports instructors in finding subs as needed (in collaboration with SOD Front Office)
Responsibilities outlined in this document are in effect from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.