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

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

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.

About the Department

A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers more than 100 possible major and degree combinations spanning comprehensive aspects of music, theatre, media production, and dance, along with a wide variety of pre-collegiate and post-graduate programs. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college-conservatory its unique character and defines its objective : to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world stage.

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.

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 :

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

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. Highlights include :