Music Technology Specialist

HTU; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

HTU seeks a hands-on Music Technology Lab Coordinator to oversee the lab, studios, and equipment for student producers. You will train and supervise students, run workshops, and support concert productions including live streaming.

The role requires proficiency with DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools), mic/preamp setups, and familiarity with Dante networking. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with music technology labs and equipment management.
• Proficiency in Ableton Live, Logic Pro and Pro Tools for recording and post-production.
• Experience recording live concerts and livestreaming.
• Knowledge of Dante network and mixing consoles/preamps/mics.
• Experience supervising student workers and managing equipment sign-out.
• Strong written and verbal communication; service-minded approach.
• Willingness to learn Workday, Blackboard, Box and other software.
• Ability to plan and execute technology-based workshops for students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the music technology lab and 15 Mac stations and studios.
• Supervise student employees and equipment sign-out.
• Conduct workshops on music technology.
• Record and post-produce concerts, including live streaming.
• Train and supervise student workers.
• Research and maintain equipment; justify proposals for new tech.
• Support the Third Practice Music Festival and other productions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Service-minded approach

Time management

Willingness to learn software

Education

BA/BM in music composition or music technology

Tools

Ableton Live

Logic Pro

Pro Tools

Dante networking

Macintosh computers

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Workday

Blackboard

Box

HTML/CSS

Video editing

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the music technology lab with 15 Mac stations and three audio recording and post-production studios.
• Supervising student employees and managing equipment sign-out.
• Conducting workshops on music technology.
• Recording and post-production of concerts, including live-streaming.
• Training and supervising student workers.
• Researching appropriate music technologies and maintaining equipment.
• Supporting the Third Practice Music Festival and other music concert productions.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Attention to detail and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience and proficiency in recording using digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Logic, and Pro Tools, and recording hardware including consoles, preamps, and microphones.
• Knowledge of appropriate microphone choice and placement.
• Experience in audio post-production and effective use of plugins.
• Experience live-streaming audio and video.
• Knowledge 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 with a service-minded approach to interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to prioritize work amidst frequent interruptions and take initiative on long-term assignments.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and knowledge or willingness to learn Adobe Acrobat Pro and other necessary software.
• Ability to learn Workday, Blackboard, and Box.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to manage student workers, equipment sign-out, music labs, and classrooms.
• Ability to conduct ongoing research and develop justifications for equipment proposals.
• Ability to develop and teach technology-based workshops.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply University and departmental policies and procedures.
• BA or BM in music composition, music technology, or related digital/media arts field preferred.
• Prior work experience preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $18.34 to $24.30.
• Full-time, non-exempt position with full-time benefits.

Work Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week.
• May require evening and weekend work for concert recording and production support.
• Position is limited term for one year with possible extension upon approval.