Job Description:
Berklee is where the world’s most inspired artists come to develop their creativity, build community, and shape the future of the performing arts. We’re looking for a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Student Clubs—a key role supporting student leadership, campus engagement, and community-building.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Involvement, the Assistant Director of Student Clubs plays a vital role in fostering a vibrant co-curricular environment. This position oversees the development and support of Berklee’s diverse portfolio of student clubs—from cultural organizations to creative collectives and entrepreneurial ventures. The Assistant Director helps students bring their ideas to life, providing guidance on event planning, funding, travel, leadership development, and more.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about student life and excited to work alongside emerging artists and creatives. At Berklee, we’re mission-driven and student-centered, and we believe that learning doesn’t stop in the classroom.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the main point of contact for all student clubs at Berklee, guiding them through the club recognition process, budget planning, and policy compliance
- Advise students on event proposals, travel logistics, marketing materials, and advisor selection
- Coordinate club-related training, workshops, and leadership development programming
- Create and maintain manuals, web resources, assessment tools, and semester reports
- Work with student leaders to shape inclusive, engaging campus experiences
- Collaborate on larger campus life programming efforts as needed
What You Bring
- A master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of professional experience in higher education or student engagement
- Strong knowledge of student leadership development, fiscal planning, and program assessment
- A collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and a creative mindset
- Experience advising student groups and planning programs that reflect diverse identities, perspectives, and artistic passions
Why Berklee?
At Berklee, we foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, equity, and work-life balance. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about supporting students—on stage, in the classroom, and beyond.
Berklee offers:
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
- A vibrant, artistically rich campus environment
- Access to world-class performances, concerts, and events
If you thrive in a fast-paced, student-centered role and love supporting student expression and community building, this could be the perfect fit. Join Berklee and help shape the student experience for the next generation of creatives. Apply today!
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*