Chief Human Resources Officer

New England Conservatory (NEC), a premier incubator for musical excellence, seeks a visionary and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). 

From the very beginning, NEC has looked forward with optimism and imagination to create opportunities and meaning in service of its mission and vision. Now, at a time of radical innovation, NEC is positioned to be the country’s most forward-looking conservatory with seasoned and mission-driven talent to advance music’s impact on humanity. Reporting to President Andrea Kalyn and working alongside colleagues as a member of the Executive Council, the CHRO will establish and execute a holistic human capital vision to complement the Conservatory’s new strategic framework focused on the student experience, social and cultural relevance, technology, and financial sustainability. As an enterprise-wide thinker and engaged voice, the CHRO will join a community reinvigorated to boldly and purposefully create NEC anew. The successful leader will foster deep relationships that build trust and position the human resources office as a proactive partner. Without exception, the CHRO will be a humble team leader with broad knowledge and experience in employee and labor relations, compensation design and strategy, and performance and organizational development.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in strict confidence electronically below. 

Rebecca Kennedy is leading this search with Berlinda Mojica and Cortnee Bollard. 

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.