Music Technology Specialist

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Richmond seeks a Music Technology Specialist to manage the music technology lab (15 Mac stations), project studios, supervise student workers, sign-out equipment, conduct workshops, record and post-produce concerts, and live-stream events. The role also supports the Third Practice Music Festival and ongoing tech research.

Qualifications include a BA/BM in music technology or related field, proficiency with DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools), Dante networking, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with recording and post-production workflows.
• Proficiency with DAWs: Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools.
• Experience in audio post-production with plugins.
• Experience with live-streaming audio and video.
• Knowledge of Dante audio networking.
• Macintosh management including OS updates and software install.
• Basic video editing skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and willingness to learn Workday/Box/Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Manage the music technology lab (15 Mac stations) and project studios.
• Supervise student employees and manage equipment sign-out.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for students and staff.
• Record and post-produce concerts; live-stream performances.
• Support the Third Practice Music Festival and other events.
• Research and propose new music technologies and equipment.
• Develop and teach technology-based workshops on an ongoing basis.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.

Skills

Recording workflows

Live streaming

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supervising students

Communication

Equipment sign-out

Macintosh administration

HTML/CSS

Workday/Box/BB learning

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Excel

Outlook

Education

BA/BM in music tech/related field

Tools

Ableton Live

Logic Pro

Pro Tools

Consoles & Preamps

Microphones

Dante networking

Mac OS/Software updates

Excel/Word/Outlook

HTML/CSS

Box/Workday/Blackboard

Job description

SUMMARY

The Music Technology Specialist is responsible for managing the music technology lab (15-station Mac lab), project studios (three audio recording and post-production studios), as well as supervising student employees, managing equipment sign-out, conducting workshops, recording and post-production of concerts, live-streaming concerts, training and supervision of student workers, researching appropriate music technologies, maintaining equipment, supporting Third Practice Music Festival, and other music concert production.

QUALIFICATIONS

Attention to detail and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Experience and proficiency in recording including digital audio workstations (Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools), recording hardware including consoles, preamps, microphones. Knowledge of appropriate microphone choice and effective microphone placement. Experience in audio post-production including effective and appropriate use of plugins Experience live-streaming audio and video Knowledge of and experience managing Macintosh computers including updating operating systems and installing software. Basic video editing skills and experience Basic knowledge of Dante audio networking Strong interpersonal skills and a service-minded approach to interaction with students, faculty, staff, and departmental visitors Ability to prioritize work assignments amidst frequent interruptions Ability to take initiative on long-term or recurring assignments Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro or willingness to learn these or other software needed to perform job assignments. Ability to learn to use Workday, Blackboard, and Box Knowledge of and experience with HTML and CSS Ability to manage student workers, equipment sign-out, music labs and classrooms; to conduct ongoing research and develop justifications for equipment proposals; and to develop/teach technology-based workshops on an ongoing basis. Ability to read, interpret, and apply University and departmental policies and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

BA or BM in music composition, music technology or other field within the digital/media arts preferred. Prior work experience preferred but not mandatory.

WORK HOURS

Full-time, non exempt position This position is limited term for one year with fulltime benefits (extension possible with approval) Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week; may require evening and weekend work for concert recording and production support Hourly Grade 4: $18.34 to $24.30 Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.