The National Association of Schools of Music, a not-for-profit specialized accrediting association founded in 1924, headquartered in Reston, VA, is seeking two full-time (9-5, M-F) staff members. Once hired, these employees will hold consistent responsibilities and duties with and among all organizations and operating entities managed by the National Office for Arts Accreditation, including the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS).
The Association employs fourteen staff members in a non-smoking, studious, quiet, and busy office environment. Remote work may be considered depending upon assigned job responsibilities and after hired, the employee’s ability to demonstrate sustained attention to and success with these responsibilities. Attire is business casual. The National Office is within walking distance of the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station.
Daily responsibilities:
Assist as assigned with daily responsibilities associated with the work of the National Office and its constituent organizations, including:
- Supporting and assisting individuals seeking information about the work of the Associations.
- Maintaining office operations, systems, equipment, including but not limited to, receiving and processing information; populating databases and spreadsheets; preparing and providing reports; filing and archiving information; accounts receivable and e-commerce activities.
- Assisting with the work of the accreditation Commissions, including but not limited to preparing accreditation materials; reviewing, reading, and providing feedback regarding accreditation materials; preparing accreditation materials for Commission review; assisting in the preparation of Commission agendas and the work of the Commissions; closing out records and archiving materials following Commission meetings.
- Preparing and completing meetings, including but not limited to, annual, accreditation, and policy meetings, and those related to special projects.
- Preparing and completing documents, publications, and correspondence, including crafting, editing, and proofreading various texts.
- Attending to aspects of Association activities, projects, and events.
Attributes desired:
Unwavering integrity; disciplined dedication; deep intelligence and a keen intellect; desire to serve and contribute; cordial, welcoming, and respectful demeanor; curiosity and a passion for learning; superior judgment and problem-solving ability; ability to maintain confidentiality; and awareness and avoidance of situations which could result in the creation of conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof.
Skills required:
- Demonstrated ability to understand and work with and in complex systems
- Exceptional organizational abilities
- Advanced formatting, editing, and proofreading skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills; patient and instructional manner
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully both independently and in teams
- Capacity to research topics; review and consider information; present clear, concise, and cogent written distillations of thoughts, ideas, facts, and results
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with or ability to learn quickly Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Box.com, FileMaker, Salesforce, and Mac operating systems
Necessary Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree is required. Demonstrated writing expertise is required (see below). Study in an arts discipline and post-collegiate professional experience is desirable.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with demonstrated ability and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes selected paid holidays; paid vacation; individual health, dental, vision, and disability insurance (if eligible); and employer-sponsored 403(b) and HSA savings plans. Opportunities for advancement are available.
Application Process:
To be considered for one of these positions, please email the documents outlined in the three bullets below in one PDF-formatted file using your full name as the file name to NASMSA2025@gmail.com. These documents must be originally created by the applicant without the assistance of AI. Please include NASMSA2025 in the email’s subject line.
- A formal cover letter which 1) describes in detail your capacity to address the “daily responsibilities”; and 2) documents your attributes and “skills” – both as described above.
- A resume outlining your educational experience including degree(s) earned, and your professional experience including the names of employers and dates of employment. Please include 3-5 professional references.
Incomplete applications cannot be considered and will be returned.
Timeline:
The positions are open at this time and are anticipated to be filled as soon as candidates meeting the requirements above are found.
