Pep Band Director (81874)

The Pep Band Director will lead Iona University's student musical group that supports the game day spirit experience. This role works directly with student musicians through music instruction, arrangement, and overall band direction. The director is expected to be present and lead all rehearsals and game-day performances. Reporting to the Director of Spirit Programs with a dotted line to the Director of Performing Arts, the Pep Band Director is an integral member of the spirit programs professional staff. The director will oversee an inclusive, student-centered program that promotes an energetic band of students, strives toward musical excellence and supports broad participation within the group. This is a part-time, stipend position renewable annually based on performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Pep Band and oversee all aspects of the musicality, management, and operation of the band. Ensure the band's musical capability, prioritizing students as primary instrumentalists.

• Attend and direct the Pep Band for all Iona men’s and women’s basketball home games (approximately 30 games), potential Conference championship tournament trip, and other occasional athletic contests as required.

• Schedule, organize, and conduct pep band practices consisting of at least two practices per week with additional sessions as needed.

• Select musical pieces, facilitate arrangement & instruction accordingly.

• Recruit prospects through intentional outreach efforts and support of admissions/enrollment management initiatives

• Support student success and retention through mentorship, advisement, and resource awareness.

• Assist with budgeting, fundraising, and day-to-day team operations, including scheduling, appearances, communications, and overall program logistics.

• Maintain pep band resources, including musical instruments, equipment, practice and storage spaces.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music, music education or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience instructing or leading a professional, school, or institutional based band (e.g. rock, marching, spirit, pep band, musical pit, etc.)

• Comfort in directing and instructing a variety of musical competencies.

• Demonstrated excellence as an arranger.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.