Music, Cello Ensemble Student Assistant Job at CSUSB in San Bernardino

Job Summary

Under the immediate supervision of Dr. Esther Back Cello Musician and Professor for the Music department, a fully‑matriculated university student working for the professor will gain real‑life experience as well as carrying out administrative and technical tasks closely aligned with their stated career path. The role also offers the opportunity to develop real‑world skills in the Music field.

The typical student assistant will be further along in their educational journey and have exceptional grades and a strong work ethic. The student must be able to multitask and prioritize objectives in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Read music and understand musical symbols in order to be able to mark‑up music as instructed by the professor, then distribute that music electronically and make physical copies prior to class meeting.
• Catalogue and reshelf cello ensemble music.
• Organize ensemble black folders.
• Set up the classroom/venue (chairs/stands) prior to any rehearsals/concerts.
• Assist the professor with administrative duties such as sending emails (pre‑approval required before sending), drafting attendance reports, collecting forms (media/photo release forms, etc.).
• Assist in listening to all class members (11‑15 students), help assess them then report the results to the professor. Includes audition day work (send confirmation email as well as some pertinent info i.e., direction and check‑in, etc.) or anything else necessary that is related to the class.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Under Supervision Duties

• Read music and understand musical symbols in order to be able to mark‑up music as instructed by the professor then to distribute that music electronically and make physical copies prior to class meeting.
• Catalogue and reshelf cello ensemble music.
• Organize ensemble black folders.
• Set up the classroom / venue (chairs / stands) prior to any rehearsals / concert(s).
• Assist the professor with administrative duties such as sending emails (pre‑approval required before sending) draft attendance reports collect forms (media / photo release forms etc.)
• Assist in listening to all class members (11‑15 students) help assess them then report the results to the professor includes audition day work (send confirmation email as well as some pertinent info i.e. direction and check‑in etc.) or anything else necessary that is related to the class.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty staff and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
• International students must have full‑time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 undergraduate units per semester at CSUSB.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in reading music / understanding musical symbols.
• Critical listening skills.
• Intermediate administrative skills including sending emails making copies cataloguing music drafting attendance reports, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information

Work status: Part‑Time Temporary Seasonal

The application deadline is: 12/17/2025 at 11:55 pm (PST).

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am – 5:30 pm).

This is an On‑Campus Only position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Drivers License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

I‑9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California State University San Bernardino is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence including domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. This requires completion of sexual violence prevention training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two‑year basis thereafter.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB.

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