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

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.

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