CTC Lab Monitor

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus job

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking Lab Monitors to support the Creative Technology Center on campus in Boston. This role involves assisting students with Audio/MIDI workstations and software, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth operation of labs and learning spaces.

The position is part-time, on-campus, with an hourly rate of $16.97. Ideal candidates are current Berklee or Boston Conservatory students who meet enrollment, GPA, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Current Berklee/Boston Conservatory student and enrolled at least half-time.
• SSN is required to work on campus.
• GPA must be 2.0 or higher unless in first semester.
• Federal Work Study eligibility is a plus.
• Maintain good disciplinary standing and U.S. residency for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with Audio/MIDI workstations and BLPP software.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware-related issues.
• Monitors check-in/out and manages resources for the Creative Tech Center.
• Attends regular trainings on software and troubleshooting.
• Assists teachers and staff during classes and presentations at the Creative Tech Center.
• Distributes instruments, cables, and other equipment to patrons.

Skills

Software/hardware interest

Problem solving

Learning new software

Interpersonal communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Current Berklee/Boston Conservatory student

Half-time enrollment in degree/diploma/certificate

SSN required

GPA 2.0 or higher

Federal Work Study eligible

In good disciplinary standing

Located in the U.S.

Job description

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.

Lab Monitors

Lab Monitors keep all CTC facilities in project-ready shape and communicate with those using the facility to ensure productive sessions. Lab Monitors provide aid to the facility patrons, as they are the first line of defense when it comes to troubleshooting. The Creative Technology Center facility consists of 28 Audio/MIDI-based computer workstations, with multimedia (music, video, etc.) production, notation, theory, ear training software, as well as word processing, Internet, and other software. Lab Monitors check students in and out, monitor facility usage, and organize and distribute materials.

Job Duties

• Assists students in the use of Audio/MIDI workstations and BLPP software packages.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware-related problems.
• Monitors Media Center, Immersive Tech Lab, and Learning Center usage via check-in/out database.
• Assists staff with software and hardware upgrades and overall Creative Tech Center maintenance.
• Attends regular training sessions on software and troubleshooting.
• Assists teachers and staff during classes and presentations in the Creative Tech Center.
• Facilitates the distribution of resources such as musical equipment (Instruments, synthesizers, control surfaces, recording devices), manuals, cables, adapters and other extras for use by patrons.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong interest in improving software and hardware knowledge.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in learning new software and improving problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication skills in order to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.

Hourly Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Eric Levine

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.