Vocal Ensembles Assistant - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Student Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities. The role supports university chorale programs by handling rehearsal setup, music logistics, and library organization.

The position emphasizes professional communication, reliability, and collaboration with faculty and fellow student staff. Hours are flexible, typically 5-10 per week, with additional time around performances and events.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible.
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter.

Responsibilities

• Set up/strike rehearsal materials for University Chorale and ensembles.
• Log loans of ensemble music and maintain the choral music library.
• Assist with setting up/tearing down concerts with Music Department staff.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Must be a student at Saint Xavier University

Tools

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Summary

Student Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Vocal Ensembles Assistant will be responsible for setting up/striking rehearsal materials for University Chorale (Monday afternoon), University Chamber Singers (Wednesday afternoon) and Music Department Practicum (Thursday afternoon): rearranging chairs/music stands, bringing extra music/pencils/binders, arranging air purifiers, etc. In addition, the assistant will aid in the passing out of, logging loans of and collecting of ensemble music, as well as maintaining the organization of the choral music library. The Vocal Ensembles Assistant will also be required work in tandem with Music Department Faculty, the Instrumental Ensembles Assistant, and Music Department Lab Assistants to aid in the setting up and tearing down of materials for Music Department concerts and events.

Qualifications

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets. Ability to set and maintain a regular weekly routine of setting up/tearing down rehearsal materials, as well as the physical ability to move chairs/music stands/choral robes, and organize/file physical sheet music in coordination with entries in the digital choral library. Applicant should also be willing to work collaboratively with other student employees and Music Department Supervisors. Applicant will be responsible for logging work hours.

Description of Hours: Between 5-10 hours a week (average). Weekly set-up/tear-down should take about 30-45minutes three times a week. Work in the library/lab should average 2-3 hours a week. Concert weekends will require extra time (as much as 3 hours per event).

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.