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The Pep Band Director will lead the university's athletic band program, including rehearsals, performances, and student recruitment. Additionally, the role involves strategic responsibilities such as student success programming, event management, or athletic facility operations.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in music or a related field and demonstrate strong musical, leadership, and organizational skills. The ability to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, is required for this position.
The Pep Band Director will lead and grow the Valparaiso University athletic band program while also contributing to broader institutional goals.
This full-time position is evenly divided between:
1. Athletic Band Leadership (50%) – Directing all facets of the pep band program, including recruitment, instruction, performance planning, and student leadership development.
2. Strategic Additional Responsibilities (50%) – Based on the candidate’s qualifications and institutional needs, this portion of the role will focus on one or more of the following areas: student recruitment and admissions support, student success programming, club sports administration, athletic facility operations, and/or game/event management.
This dual-role position is ideal for an individual who is both musically proficient and versatile in supporting student engagement and university operations beyond music.
Athletic Band Leadership – 50%
Facilitate the direction and organization of the university athletic pep band program.
Lead and manage the university’s pep band program, including rehearsals, performances, and game day support.
Recruit and retain highly talented students for the band program.
Arrange or adapt music appropriate for a collegiate pep band.
Collaborate with campus partners to elevate school spirit and create a vibrant game-day atmosphere.
Serve as a mentor and role model to students and foster a positive learning environment.
Participate in campus events and represent the band program in the community.
Maintain compliance with all institutional policies and safety protocols.
Additional Strategic Duties – 50% (Assigned based on qualifications and institutional need in one or more of the following areas):
Student Recruitment: Serve as admissions counselor, assist with admissions events, tours, and outreach efforts.
Student Success: Coordinate programming or serve in a role focused on academic support and/or personal development.
Club Sports Operations: Support the administration, scheduling, and oversight of elite club sport programs.
Event Management: Assist with the planning and execution of athletic and university events.
Facilities Maintenance Camp Support: Contribute to operations within athletic facilities.
Strong musical skills, including knowledge of band instruments and arranging or transposing music.
Excelled communication, leadership and organizational skills with the ability to handle administrative tasks.
Ability to plan and lead rehearsals and performances.
Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment and to preparing students to lead and serve.
Ability to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Limited travel required.
Additional Strategic Duties – 50% (Assigned based on qualifications and institutional need in one or more of the following areas):
Student Recruitment: Serve as admissions counselor, assist with admissions events, tours, and outreach efforts.
Student Success: Coordinate programming or serve in a role focused on academic support and/or personal development.
Club Sports Operations: Support the administration, scheduling, and oversight of elite club sport programs.
Event Management: Assist with the planning and execution of athletic and university events.
Facilities Maintenance Camp Support: Contribute to operations within athletic facilities.
Bachelors degree in Music or related field or equivalent experience
Experience with college athletics and pep band traditions.
Strong musical skills, including knowledge of band instruments and arranging or transposing music.
Excelled communication, leadership and organizational skills with the ability to handle administrative tasks.
Ability to plan and lead rehearsals and performances.
Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment and to preparing students to lead and serve.
Ability to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Limited travel required.
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
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Valparaiso University
1700 Chapel Dr,
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Developing leaders with vision and integrity.
We develop leaders with vision and integrity in the business world and beyond. --Undergraduate education: Eight distinct business majors and a variety of options for minors and general education requirements with a business focus --MBA Program: Multiple, flexible learning options in one MBA. Learn in-person and online, live and asynchronously, full- and part-time. We offer six start dates throughout the year and no GMAT/GRE required. --International and reputable faculty: Work on real-life problems alongside faculty leaders with decades of business experience and develop lifelong mentorships. --Alumni Network: Connect with a global network of graduates that is growing yearly. --AACSB Accreditation: Ranked among the top 5% business schools in the world.
Offices: 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383, US
Developing leaders with vision and integrity.
We develop leaders with vision and integrity in the business world and beyond. --Undergraduate education: Eight distinct business majors and a variety of options for minors and general education requirements with a business focus --MBA Program: Multiple, flexible learning options in one MBA. Learn in-person and online, live and asynchronously, full- and part-time. We offer six start dates throughout the year and no GMAT/GRE required. --International and reputable faculty: Work on real-life problems alongside faculty leaders with decades of business experience and develop lifelong mentorships. --Alumni Network: Connect with a global network of graduates that is growing yearly. --AACSB Accreditation: Ranked among the top 5% business schools in the world.
Offices: 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383, US