What are the responsibilities and job description for the Choral Assistant - Student Employment position at Saint Xavier University?
Summary
Student Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities
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
Federal Work Study Required
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 30-45 minutes 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.
Student Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities
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
Federal Work Study Required
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 30-45 minutes 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.
