Conducting Area Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Conducting Area Assistant in the Instrumental Studies Department to provide administrative, logistical and communications support for conducting area activities, classes, performances and events on campus.

Responsibilities include assisting with auditions, proctors, managing emails and programs, moving equipment, and aiding faculty with classroom needs. This is a part-time on-campus student job with an hourly rate of $18.54.

Qualifications

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.
• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
• This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

Responsibilities

• Attendance taking in large classes (e.g. Performance Seminars, and Conductor’s Lab Ensemble)
• Creation and organization of email and communication lists within that instrumental studies area
• Communicating with students in their assigned area, providing reminders and updates of student, faculty and guest artist recitals, master classes and other special events
• Interface closely with the Performance Library and handle the distribution and collection of music for the Conductor’s Lab Ensemble
• Coordinate and assist in the creation of concert programs for studio and class recitals
• Moving and set up of equipment, sometimes including instruments, chairs and music stands, for select classes, rehearsals, performances and special events
• Assist faculty with classroom equipment (lighting, piano, projectors, etc.)
• Serve as a general assistant to the area faculty and department at all new student auditions, greeting and welcoming families and possible participation in area information sessions, as requested by Faculty Recruiting Heads
• Other minor administrative support tasks, as requested by the area faculty or department chair
• Meetings with area faculty, as requested

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se

The Conducting Area Assistant within the Instrumental Studies Department provides general administrative, logistical and communications support for the faculty within the conducting area, supporting the operations of regularly scheduled weekly classes, as well as performances and special events.

Conducting Area Assistants are also integral to the success of the new student audition process, serving as proctors, alongside admissions staff, outside of audition rooms, and assisting to answer questions and extend a warm welcome to prospective students and their families.

Conducting Area Assistants must be proactive in their communications with the faculty and department chair, remain highly organized, and reliably fulfill duties as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attendance taking in large classes (e.g. Performance Seminars, and Conductor’s Lab Ensemble)
• Creation and organization of email and communication lists within that instrumental studies area
• Communicating with students in their assigned area, providing reminders and updates of student, faculty and guest artist recitals, master classes and other special events
• Interface closely with the Performance Library and handle the distribution and collection of music for the Conductor’s Lab Ensemble
• Coordinate and assist in the creation of concert programs for studio and class recitals
• Moving and set up of equipment, sometimes including instruments, chairs and music stands, for select classes, rehearsals, performances and special events
• Assist faculty with classroom equipment (lighting, piano, projectors, etc.)
• Serve as a general assistant to the area faculty and department at all new student auditions, greeting and welcoming families and possible participation in area information sessions, as requested by Faculty Recruiting Heads
• Other minor administrative support tasks, as requested by the area faculty or department chair
• Meetings with area faculty, as requested

Hourly Rate: 18.54

Hiring Manager: Matthew Marsit

The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.