HEOP Audio Lab Program Coordinator Job at Syracuse University in ...
Syracuse University - City of Syracuse, NY, United States
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Staff Level S4
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours.
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Job Type Full-time
Campus
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
The program coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement activities pertaining to the HEOP Audio Lab. The HEOP Audio Lab is where program students learn audio recording and music production, which facilitates students’ academic growth, identity development, and marketable skill building. Audio Lab activities are aligned with the mission and goals of HEOP by contributing to students’ academic, personal, and professional success. The program coordinator will teach audio recording and music production to students individually and in a group setting.
Program coordinator must have significant knowledge of relevant audio recording hardware and software and contribute to the upkeep of audio recording equipment. The program coordinator will mentor students as they navigate creative decisions pertaining to genre, instrument, vocals, etc. The program coordinator will help students gain confidence in their abilities and assist students in bringing their creative ideas into fruition. The program coordinator will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment, facilitate community building, and build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Music Education preferred; bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- 2 years of music teaching required.
- 1 year of teaching music in a higher ed setting required.
- Professional experience working with a diverse population in a higher ed setting required.
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff.
- Technical knowledge of audio recording software such as Ableton, Logic, Soundtrap, Audacity, etc.
- Professional background in music composition, fundamentals, and teaching.
- The ability to assess student skill level and adjust objectives to facilitate maximum growth.
- The ability to make complex audio recording skills interesting and accessible to beginners.
- Should be able to take initiative and be able to prioritize workload with little guidance.
- Should be able to work independently and demonstrate professional discernment, judgement, and decision-making pertaining the Audio Lab goal and functions.
- Staff the Audio Lab on a daily basis; may require hours outside of normal business hours.
- Maintain and upkeep Audio Lab equipment.
- Mentor students through the creative process as it pertains to Audio Lab activities.
- Contribute to HEOP retention and graduation objectives by supporting relevant initiatives.
- Create a welcoming environment to all students who enter the lab.
- Assess skill level and adjust teaching and guidance to match.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
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