This position supports the classroom, rehearsal and performance activities of our students and faculty. The position coincides with the university’s academic calendar, from late September until early June, averaging 8-10 hours weekly, including possible evening performances. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide classroom, rehearsal and performance accompaniment. - Accompany students at weekly lessons and rehearsals. - Provide accompaniment for other department-sponsored performances ... more details
Position Title:
On-Call Accompanist
Position Type:
Regular
Hiring Range:
$30 per hour
Pay Frequency:
Hourly
A. POSITION PURPOSE
This position supports the classroom, rehearsal and performance activities of our students and faculty. The position coincides with the university’s academic calendar, from late September until early June, averaging 8-10 hours weekly, including possible evening performances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provide classroom, rehearsal and performance accompaniment.
·Accompany students at weekly lessons and rehearsals.
·Provide accompaniment for other department-sponsored performances as assigned.
·Flexibility to accommodate assignments involving occasional evenings and weekends.
C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
Not applicable.
D. GENERAL GUIDELINES
Recommends initiatives and implements approved changes to improve quality and services. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
E. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
1. Knowledge
2. Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced musician or dance skills.
Excellent sight-reading skills.
3. Abilities
4. Education
5. Years of Experience
F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typical dance or musical environment.
Mostly indoor office environment.
Offices with noise.
Offices with frequent interruptions.
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EEO Statement
?Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
