Assistant to the Dean/Business Administrator

Job Description: Berklee is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Assistant to the Dean / Business Administrator to support the Professional Education Division (PED). Reporting to the Dean, this role is a key operational and administrative partner, helping to keep the PED Office running smoothly and efficiently while advancing Berklee’s mission to educate, train, and develop the world’s most inspired and innovative artists. The PED is a diverse and dynamic area of Berklee, encompassing five academic departments (Music Business/Management, Music Education, Music Therapy, Professional Music, and Liberal Arts & Sciences) and multiple institutes, including the Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs, Music Therapy Institute, Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education, Music and Health Institute, and Berklee Popular Music Institute. This role supports a broad range of academic and community-facing initiatives, including residencies, visiting artists, special events, and major programs. What You’ll Do As the administrative deputy to the Dean, you will: Manage daily operations of the PED Office, including systems and procedures that support division-wide workflows. Support annual budget planning, monitoring, reporting, and financial administration, including purchasing card oversight and expense reconciliation. Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external constituents, ensuring timely communication and professional follow-through. Prepare advanced written materials and creative documents, including agendas, minutes, newsletters, reports, and correspondence. Manage the Dean’s calendar, travel, and scheduling for meetings and professional engagements. Coordinate contracts and arrangements for residencies and visiting artists/scholars....