Auditions and Interviews Manager

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Campus Visits and Recruitment Events, the Auditions and Interviews Manager leads the design, execution, and tech optimization of audition and interview (A&I) processes for Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Managing in-person, online, domestic, and international audition events, this role provides world-class service to prospective students while leveraging data analytics and CRM systems. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Team Supervision:

• Team Management: Direct and supervise the A&I team, including Assistant Directors, the Auditions Coordinator, and student employees.
• Comprehensive Training: Conduct training on Salesforce systems, event guidelines, and best practices for in-person and online auditions.
• Faculty & Academic Support: Serve as the primary liaison for faculty during auditions, managing schedules, training, and payment processing with Academic Affairs.

Event Logistics & Operations:

• Event Execution: Oversee logistics, venue setups, equipment, and catering for Boston, regional, and online audition events via Zoom.
• Technical Ownership: Serve as the main technical resource for virtual auditions, online registration systems, and digital lead tracking.
• Venue Management: Evaluate venue suitability, assess equipment requirements, and maintain partner relationships for domestic audition locations.

Data Analytics & Customer Counseling:

• Strategic Reporting: Analyze event ROI, attendance metrics, rating evaluations, matriculation outcomes, and cost assessments to refine recruitment.
• VIP Applicant Experience: Provide high-touch counseling to prospective students and families on audition formats, admissions eligibility, housing, and financial aid.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 3–5+ years of relatable experience in high-volume event management, higher education admissions, or program operations.
• Musical Background: Formal music training or professional experience in the musical arts is strongly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills with admissions software, specifically Salesforce, Zoom, FormAssembly, and FileMaker Pro.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; ability to counsel diverse applicant populations with tact and diplomacy.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work seasonal evenings/weekends for auditions and campus events like Open House and Orientation.

Why Choose Berklee?

• Artistic Core: Direct the pivotal entry-point experience for world-class musicians, performing artists, and creative leaders.
• Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly, unrivaled access to world-class music, theater, and dance performances across our campus venues.
• Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental coverage, an institutional 403(b) retirement match, tuition assistance, generous PTO, and a paid winter break.

Hiring Range: $56,000 to $75,000; salary dependent on experience and education.

Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about our benefits.

 

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.

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

Employee Type:

Staff