"Associate Dean for Strategy and Operations, UC College-Conservatory of Music"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an innovative, dynamic, experienced leader to assist the Dean in managing strategic operations and elevating the college’s profile, standing, and resources. This will be a full-time administrative appointment intended to begin August 15, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

This position is not open to H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Serve as an advocate and champion for all academic areas of CCM.
• Manage and grow CCM’s portfolio of collaborative external partnerships, including but not limited to co-op/internship experiences, study abroad and international agreements, and partnerships with professional organizations, industry, local arts organizations, sponsors, government agencies, and other UC colleges and departments. Develop new partnerships that enhance outreach, student participation in the community, research, and engagement.
• Serve as a lead on CCM financial, enrollment, and operational strategy. Collaborate with CCM staff and administration to generate and analyze data and trends that will assist CCM with financial, curricular, and enrollment forecasting. Develop future scenarios that can guide strategic direction and planning.
• Oversee faculty affairs, including faculty development; committee membership; reappointment, promotion, and tenure scheduling and mentorship; and faculty governance.
• Assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with the curricular management of academic programs aligned with the candidate’s experience and expertise.
• Assist the Dean and college leadership with other priorities as assigned and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the successful candidate must have:

• A terminal degree (DMA, PhD, or MFA) in music, theatre, dance, media, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) academic years of experience teaching at an institution of higher education.
• A minimum of two (2) academic years of experience in a higher education leadership position. Such leadership experience should include oversight of budgets, personnel, and/or curriculum.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati’s Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position 100395. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and a summary page with indicators of administrative and leadership accomplishments.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html