The Community Engagement Manager at the College of Music leads and supports strategic community engagement initiatives for the College of Music.
This position cultivates partnerships with local arts organizations and institutions to create meaningful experiential opportunities for students and faculty and collaborates across areas to promote best practices in community engagement and arts administration, secure and implement external funding, and amplify the college’s regional impact.
Responsibilities of this position focused on Community Engagement include:
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Assisting in the management and administrative direction of the Center for Music Leadership and Community Engagement at the College of Music (CMLCE).
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In conjunction with the Director of the CMCLE, develops and implements collaborative projects between the FSU College of Music and external music and arts organizations throughout the community including but not limited to: Tallahassee Youth Orchestra, Resident Community Partners Program, Monday Night Music at Westminster Oaks, COCA, internships, and other experiential opportunities for students.
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Guides faculty, staff, and students in community engagement best practices.
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Connects faculty, staff, and students with appropriate community opportunities as they become available.
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Assists in monitoring and evaluating Community Engagement programs.
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Collaborates with the college's communications and outreach areas to share internal updates, community news, and opportunities related to community music.
Additionally, this position:
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Advises graduate students in the MA in Arts Administration Program regarding course selection, internships, experiential learning opportunities, and other relevant matters.
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Connects music students with appropriate community opportunities as they become available. Monitors and evaluates student work with community organizations.
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Assists in the scheduling and supervision of FSU students engaged with music organizations including all legal documentation, scholarships, OPS, or grant funds involved.
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Mentors and advises Arts Administration Graduate Assistant in the CMCLE to include short and long-term goals setting, holding one-on-one check-ins, and participation in team meetings.
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Supports the Director in preparation and submission of grant proposals. Works directly with the Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Research and Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration to manage grants processes, recommend policies, protocols and guidelines, ensure compliance, plan and track project progress, resolve errors/issues, and facilitate all sponsored project-related administrative responsibilities.
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Maintains a working knowledge of federal, state, private, and regional sources of contracts and grants funding.
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Works with the Office of Research and in particular the designated Research Development Coordinator for Arts & Humanities to support increased research and creative activity at the CoM to include assisting in the identification of funding opportunities and conducting research to best advise principal investigators and most effectively interpret technical information.
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Actively investigates grant prospects to identify programs and organizations aligned with the visions and initiatives of the College of Music and its faculty and staff. Provides in-depth support to proposal development processes and written elements of grant applications to include formatting, revisions, and ensuring the accuracy, relevance, and significance of submissions.
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Facilitates Affiliation Agreements with external partners for internships, practica, and other educational opportunities and/or services as needed via FSU Contract Module. Facilitates pre- and post-award processes in the Research Administration Management Portal.
