Department Manager (Administrator IV) - College of Arts & Sciences - Department of Music

education across 28 departments and more than 25 programs, institutes and centers. Faculty teach more than half of all courses taught at Cornell while also engaging in curiosity-driven research, scholarship and creative works. They challenge students and colleagues to think critically and analytically, communicate effectively, and approach complex problems creatively and collaboratively. Rooted in Cornell's founding mission to do "the greatest good," the College of Arts and Sciences is renewing that commitment by building a college focused on the public good--one that shares knowledge widely, addresses pressing societal challenges, and prepares graduates to be free and thoughtful citizens. The REACH strategic framework focuses on five interconnected priorities: 1) Research Excellence, 2) Educational Excellence, 3) Accessibility, 4) Contributions to American Society, and 5) Human Flourishing. Located within the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest undergraduate college at Cornell, the Department of Music has approximately 30 faculty members and 55 studio instructors. We teach around 3000 students annually, many of whom participate in our 15+ ensembles, including the Glee Club, Chorus, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and the Jazz Program. The Department has 30-40 declared majors active annually and an even larger community of music minors from nearly all of Cornell's Colleges and Schools. The Department is dedicated to excellence in the study of music that reflects a concern for the constant interaction of scholarship, performance, and composition. Manage the administrative and business operations of a complex academic department with extensive teaching, research, performance, and public engagement activities. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the department's financial management, human resources, academic administration, facilities and space planning, and operational policies and procedures. Supervise all non-academic staff and direct the delivery of administrative services that support the department's instructional programs, undergraduate and graduate curricula, applied lessons program, academic scheduling and catalog, events, seminars, lectures, commencement activities, and other departmental initiatives. Serve as the department's principal administrative advisor to the chair, providing guidance on organizational planning, resource allocation, policy interpretation, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Develop, implement, and continuously improve administrative processes that promote efficiency, consistency, accountability, and excellent service while supporting the department's academic mission. Coordinate activities across functional areas to ensure sound decision-making and effective use of departmental resources, recognizing the interdependence of financial, personnel, academic, and operational decisions. Represent the department in collaboration with college and university offices on administrative, financial, human resources, facilities, and policy matters, building productive partnerships that advance departmental goals and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across a diverse organization. Experience with financial management, human resources, administrative technologies, and enterprise systems, along with the ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and procedures. Experience in higher education or a similarly complex organization is preferred. Interest in or appreciation for music and the performing arts is desirable. Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences. Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree Experience within Cornell University No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided Your completed application must include a resume and cover letter. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching. We will be accepting applications through 10/13/2026. University Job Title: Administrator IV Job Family: Administration Level: G Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $86,672.00 - $105,933.00 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Endowed Contact Name: Donna Lynch-Cunningham Contact Email: dml336@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline Union Positions Current Employees: Online Submission Guidelines : Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." 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