Interim Associate Director, Bands

tamus· Prairie View A&M University
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About this role

Job Title

Interim Associate Director, Bands

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Important Immigration information: 

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. 

 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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The Interim Associate Director of Bands, under direction, serves as conductor and administrator in various aspects of the overall band program.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

Responsibilities:

  • Keeps Director of Bands informed about the latest equipment and music. Manage compliance; task-develop and implement compliance protocols for the band staff to ensure compliance with university standards. Assisting the Director with delegation to band staff members-graduate assistants-student workers managing appointments.
  • Controls the storage and use of school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
  • Oversees and assists the Pep Band and Summer High School Music Camp.
  • Assist Director of Bands with planning, rehearsals and directing the band to include organizing and responding in conjunction with the Director to request for band performances-Internal (on Campus) and external (Off-Campus).
  • Manage Recruitment-focal point for Band staff for logistics. Help students with scheduling, financial aid and provide all documents for scholarships, waivers and Grant Authorization Forms.
  • Manage database of auditions. Keep database and contact information for interested auditioned students. Work on Special Populations list for the University.
  • Manage travel for all University bands’ itinerary and logistics including hotel arrangements, negotiating transportation and coordinating meals for the band and staff. ​
  • Manage all band funding accounts in amount approximately $1.4 million for purchasing/procurement, scholarships, travel, staffing and the operational budget.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music.
  • Eight years of related experience with collegiate bands and/or choral programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of various marching styles.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to conduct a concert band.

Other Requirements:

  • Travel required.
  • Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Job Posting Close Date:  

  • 06/29/2026

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

  • Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

 

Background Check Requirements: 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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