Dixie Darlings Director

　　The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Dixie Darlings Director.

　　Position Details

　　Location Hattiesburg

　　118 College Drive

　　Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

　　United States

　　Division School of Music

　　Position Type Staff

　　Employment Status Part Time

　　Grant Funded No

　　Posting Close Date Open until filled

　　Job Summary

　　The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a Director for the Dixie Darlings, the Pride of Mississippi’s precision dance line. The Director will coordinate all choreography for the group at daily rehearsals, maintain attendance and scholarship records, coordinate all auditions, coordinate participation at football games and other required events, work closely with the Dixie Darling Alumnae Association to assist with events, and work closely with the Director of the Pride of Mississippi Marching Band.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　Serve as the Director of the Dixie Darlings

　　Facilitate all classes, rehearsals, and choreography sessions

　　Maintain attendance and scholarship records

　　Coordinate all auditions for new members and veteran members

　　Coordinate participation at football games and other required events

　　Work closely with the Dixie Darling Alumnae Association to assist with events for Homecoming and other activities throughout the year

　　Work closely with the Director of the Pride of Mississippi Marching Band

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Experience as a dance instructor / choreographer.

　　Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

　　Ability to teach and coordinate a group of 44-50 university students.

　　Ability to travel with the Pride of Mississippi and complete overnight stays, when required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Former member of the Dixie Darlings.

　　About The University of Southern Mississippi

　　The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

　　As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.