Student - Choral Assistant

Southwestern Michigan College; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking a Student - Choral Assistant to support the choir library and the Visual and Performing Arts area on campus in Dowagiac, Michigan. This on-campus role provides hands-on experience with music handling, cataloging, and event prep while earning hourly pay.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, independence, and strong organizational skills; prior clerical work is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log new music.
• Maintain and track music borrowed from area schools, churches, colleges, etc.
• Prepare a packet for the beginning of the semester (75-100 singers).
• Create a working directory/database on a computer.
• Collect and file returned music.
• Keep the choir room tidy and in order.
• Make copies of handouts, including concert schedules or music that is out of print or public domain.
• Help with concert set-up by moving risers, chairs, stands, etc.
• Take attendance at dress rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

There are two types of student employment at SMC: Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Regular Student Employment (RSE). All students should apply for any position they are interested in, whether or not they have received a Federal Work-Study award. The SMC Financial Aid Office will determine if the student hired is eligible for FWS but being eligible is not a requirement for most jobs. If a student has received a FWS award, it is not a guarantee of employment and the award amount will not be paid towards the student's tuition/account. It is a maximum amount that the student may earn over the course of the academic year, if they secure a qualified student employment position. Both Regular Student employees and FWS employees receive an hourly rate equivalent to at least the current minimum wage. The student receives funds in the form of wages on a bi-weekly schedule. The FWS or RSE earnings may be used to assist with a student's various expenses. If a FWS student earns their maximum award, the hiring department will determine if employment can continue as Regular Student Employment since funds are limited. Students interested in working on campus must be registered, have a complete financial aid file, and complete an online Student Employment Application.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2020322-3

Job Title

Job Title Student - Choral Assistant

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $13.73 Per Hour

Job Category

Job Category Student

Department

Department VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The student Choral Assistant will assist in the day to day operations of the choir library and performing arts area.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Must be able to work independently
• Good organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with clerical/organizational work

Other Information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and log new music
• Maintain and track any music that is borrowed from area high schools, churches, colleges, etc.
• Prepare a packet for the beginning of the semester (75-100 singers)
• Create a working directory/database on a computer
• Collect and file returned music
• Keep the choir room tidy, chairs and risers in their correct position, loose paper or music in proper place
• Make copies of any handouts, including concert schedule, recital programs, or music that is out of print or public domain
• Help with concert set-up: moving risers, chairs, stands...etc.
• Take attendance at dress rehearsals and performances
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Special Instructions to Applicants

You must be enrolled at the College on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours during the summer semester); contact hours will not be used to meet the 6 credit hour minimum.

High-school students who are dual enrolled are eligible for student employment. You must also meet the credit hour requirement.

OR

You must be enrolled or continuing your education with a four-year College partner, on the campus of SMC , and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the summer semester.

All student employees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for student employment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: