Pre-College Coordinator, Osher School of Music (OSOM)

The Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Pre-College Activities Coordinator. 

The Osher School of Music offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors.  Our alumni are in positions of music leadership throughout the country. In addition to becoming top-rated professors and music teachers throughout the region, many have gone on to sing at world-renowned institutions such as the New York Metropolitan Opera (the Met) and the Lyric Opera of Chicago and become Grammy winners in the instrumentalist category. Many have also attended graduate school at major universities and conservatories, including Yale University, New York University, and the New England Conservatory of Music.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for recruiting students to the Osher School of Music degree programs, oversee auditions for degree programs, and communicate with prospective students and families about audition and admission procedures.  The Coordinator will maintain data on student successes and scholarship decisions, along with overseeing retention events. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the administration for the Osher Youth Ensembles, primarily with enrollment, parent communications, and weekly rehearsals. During the summer months, the Coordinator will recruit students for the Osher School of Music Youth Ensembles and Summer Camps, coordinate summer camp logistics with OSOM Summer Camps Staff, and assist with auditions, budget tracking, and payroll. 

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, in-person position based on our Portland Campus.  This position offers an annual salary of $48,645.00.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

See the Benefits Information Summary for details.

About the University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with recruitment or sales.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Music
• Experience with music in higher education

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of names and contact information for three references. 

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 13, 2026. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

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