Senior Director of Industry and Employer Engagement

Job Description:

Berklee seeks a Senior Director of Industry and Employer Engagement who will provide the relationships, knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to further develop and align with innovative best practices for career and professional development. The Senior Director of Industry and Employer Engagement will join a talented team of industry professionals who are implementing innovative and comprehensive approaches to career services that support and enhance the Berklee student experience, satisfaction, and success outcomes. In so doing, the Senior Director will contribute to the advancement of Berklee’s vision to nurture the growth of the world’s most inspired artists so they may fully realize their artistic, creative, and career potential. 

The Career Center’s mission is to advance student success by providing a robust Berklee network, coordinated career resources, and enriching practice based and experiential opportunities that help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset as they define, develop and realize their artistic, creative, and career potential with greater intention and success.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction and guidance of the Associate Vice President, Career and Digital Strategy, the Senior Director of Industry and Employer Engagement will develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan that drives engagement with industry, including employers, recruiters and alumni in coordination with Academic Affairs, the International Career Center (ICC) and Alumni Affairs.  

The Senior Director of Industry and Employer Engagement will work with a community of talented professionals to advance the mission of the college, conservatory, and career center, inspiring professional development, engendering a spirit of career-mindedness and building engagement within the music, entertainment, technology and other industries, as well as within the Berklee community.

Successful candidates will have music and entertainment industry experience and relationships, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, remain on the cutting edge of advancements in the field, and be willing to collaborate extensively with a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 7-10  years of experience working in partnership and/or business development in music, entertainment or related industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, higher education administration, and/or related industries and preferred Master’s degree in music, entertainment or higher education.

• Proven track record in assessing the skill sets and needs of a community and aligning strategic partnerships to serve and support those requirements.

• Passion for music and the arts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• In collaboration with the AVP and other stakeholders on campus, develop and lead the implementation of an innovative strategic plan in support of industry and employer recruitment to drive engagement at Berklee and that promotes and differentiates our students’ unique skill sets and accomplishments.  

• Lead a team that curates and cultivates relationships with employers from various industry sectors, establishing internship and experiential learning programs, engaging employers in the campus community and recruiting events, and connecting them with our students for full-time employment and internship opportunities. 

• Develop systems and processes that capture and manage employer contacts, data points and action items from all departments involved in developing opportunities for Berklee students and alumni.

• Oversee the team that manages, administers and markets jobs, gigs, internships and auditions to the Berklee community through the career service management platform, Berklee Career Manager.

• Lead the implementation of the Career Center’s signature events that include the Global Job and Internship Expo, Career Jam, Network Before You Move and other initiatives in collaboration with Academic and Alumni Affairs.

• Lead the industry relations team by developing and nurturing relationships with musical directors, casting directors, agents and managers to create a pipeline of talent for auditions, tours, shows and for representation, in addition to a portfolio of employers in the performance, songwriting, and production industries.

• Develop new and update current industry resources so they are up to date and relevant.

• Collaborate with Marketing to lead the management of the talent relations ambassadors, curating and securing performance opportunities for our students off campus.

• Develop career-related marketing materials and coordinate