This position will report directly to CEO Jim Newcomb and will be a key member of the senior leadership team. The Director of Education will lead a talented, dedicated team of five Program Managers and more than 200 part-time faculty members (teachers). Old Town School of Folk Music's next Director of Education will be responsible for ensuring the growth and smooth operation of a catalogue of first-rate classes, including both in-person and online group classes, private lessons, and workshops. The Director will also be charged with deepening student engagement and experiences, resulting in strong retention metrics while broadening the school's reach to new audiences. As head of the education department, which also hosts residencies with visiting artists, the Director of Education will be responsible for the production of/participation in a broad range of special events.
The Director of Education will be a visible and approachable key strategist, collaborating closely with Program Managers and faculty on the curriculum catalogue to ensure the cultural diversity of Chicago is represented in class offerings while maintaining the Old Town School's folk tradition. An innovative thinker, the Director of Education will demonstrate a vision for the future of Old Town School's classes and be able to work collaboratively to implement change to meet the demands of enrollment for a continuously revolving 8-week session program calendar. The Director will have tuition-based program experience, preferably for an arts and culture focused (music strongly preferred) entity, and will have strong business acumen. Also essential to success, the Director will be able to effectively balance fresh ideas and innovation with respect for the organization's culture, history, and traditions as an iconic cultural touchstone for Chicagoans since 1957.
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