Lab Assistant: Music and Audio Production

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for a part-time Lab Assistant in Music and Audio Production. The role supports the F102 Piano / MIDI Lab and F144 Recording Studio Control Room, assisting a diverse student body of audio/music majors.

Responsibilities include basic technical support, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean learning environment in the lab. Prior lab management and Pro Tools/Logic knowledge are desirable.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma/GED; Familiarity with Mac OS X; Background in audio / music production.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with computer issues as needed.
• Distribute iLoks; return them to the cabinet.
• Straighten room at the end of each day.
• Maintain up-to-date sign-in/sign-out book.
• Report equipment issues to program managers.
• Enforce no food / no drinks policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Audio production

Mac OS X

Lab management experience

Music background

Backup procedures knowledge

Pro Tools

Logic

Ableton Live

Reaper

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition Number

AS1014P

Job Title

Lab Assistant: Music and Audio Production

Pay Rate

$18.12 - $19.93 hourly

Position Type

Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary

This position supports the Audio Production and Music programs by assisting in the F102 Piano / MIDI Lab and the F144 Recording Studio Control Room as appropriate. The Lab Assistant will work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community of audio production and music majors. In addition, the Lab Assistant will provide basic technical assistance to audio production and music majors in the lab, assist in the maintenance of lab equipment (including iLoks), and provide a clean lab environment conducive to learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• 1. Assist students with computer issues as needed.


• 2. Distribute iLoks as needed; return them to the appropriate cabinet.


• 3. Straighten room at the end of each day.


• 4. Ensure that the sign/in – sign/out book is up to date.


• 5. Inform music and audio production program managers of any equipment issues.


• 6. Ensure that students adhere to the no food / no drinks policy.


• 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School diploma/GED


• 2. Familiarity with Mac OS X


• 3. Background in audio / music production.

Desired Qualifications

• 1. Previous lab management experience


• 2. Background in music and/or audio production


• 3. Familiarity with Mac OS X Finder


• 4. Knowledge of effective backup procedures


• 5. Basic knowledge of Auralia


• 6. Basic knowledge of Pro Tools


• 7. Basic knowledge of Logic


• 8. Basic knowledge of Reaper


• 9. Basic knowledge of Ableton Live

Work Schedule

Variable, 6-7 hours/week

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Telework Eligible?

No

Essential Personnel?

No

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.