Music Technology Lab Coordinator

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College's Metropolitan Campus is seeking a Part-Time Studio Technician to support Recording Arts labs, supervise the open RAT lab, and assist classes and capstone projects.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree in Recording or Music Technology and at least five years of MIDI/digital audio experience, familiarity with Pro Tools HDX, and strong organizational and customer-service skills. Evening shifts 5pm-10pm; potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recording or Music Technology; significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of five years of experience with MIDI technology and digital audio recording
• Demonstrated experience with Pro Tools HDX systems and studio hardware installation
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Cisco Webex Meetings

Responsibilities

• Oversee Recording Arts Technology (RAT) open lab
• Assist recording lab classes
• Tutor RAT, Music and film students on production software
• Assist the Studio Tech Manager with software installation, computer configuration and equipment installations
• Monitor studios during evening capstone sessions
• Oversee equipment checkout on evenings and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mac OS proficiency

Pro Tools HDX

Digital audio workstations

Music theory

Troubleshooting

Studio hardware installation

Customer service

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Recording or Music Technology

Bachelor's degree in recording arts, music production or related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Cisco Webex Meetings

Job description

Department: Creative Arts

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Studio Technical Support Manager

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6689

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Second Shirt Hours: T, Th, F, 5pm-10pm. Saturdays as needed

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

Summary

This is a student focused role that supports lab classes, individual student needs, capstone classes and provides supervision over the open lab.

Essential Functions

• Oversee Recording Arts Technology (RAT) open lab.
• Assist recording lab classes.
• Tutor RAT, Music and film students on production software.
• Assist the Studio Tech Manager with software installation, computer configuration and equipment installations.
• Monitor studios during evening capstone sessions.
• Oversee equipment checkout on evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate degree in Recording or Music Technology
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Minimum of five years of experience with MIDI technology and digital audio recording

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of Recording and Music Technology concepts
• Knowledge of basic music theory
• Demonstrated proficiency with Mac OS, digital audio workstations, and music production software
• Possess experience with installation of studio hardware, Pro Tools HDX systems, and troubleshooting
• General knowledge of the RAT program sequence
• Ability to work independently
• Possess working knowledge of administrative support concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments
• Demonstrated basic project management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Cisco Webex Meetings
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality

Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communications
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in recording arts, music production or a related field
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
• Pro Tools Operator certificate
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud and other video editing software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
• Work will require the ability to lift and carry weights in excess of 60 pounds or greater.
• Work may require light travel and certain duties performed off site

Compensation

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 09, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $20.00/ hour.

Special Note

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.