Bands, Program Assistant Temporary, Part-Time

Position Department: Student Experience Position Type: Staff Part-Time Overview: RMU Bands is looking for a temporary part-time program assistant to help organize and execute performances at a variety of athletic events throughout the fall semester. This position will be filled until a new Full-time Band Director is hired. Responsibilities: * Assist in instruction of the show band and auxiliary, along with pep and jazz bands and wind ensemble * Supervise students at performances, rehearsals and trips. * Help to coordinate performances for athletic, university and community functions. * Represent the band program at recruitment and orientation events. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree required * Experience in relevant work experience with college-aged students. * Knowledge of instrumental music and band presentation. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to assist with producing show-style marching band, pep bands, jazz and wind bands. Strong customer-service orientation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Required to Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check. Exemption Status: Select Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes Required to Pass a Credit Check: No Additional Posting Information: None Special Applicant Instructions: None Commitment to Diversity: Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

The program assistant will assist in the instruction of various band ensembles and supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and trips. They will also coordinate performances for university and community functions while representing the band program at recruitment events.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess experience working with college-aged students. Proficiency in instrumental music and band presentation is required, along with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Instruction
• Music Education
• Band Presentation
• Student Supervision
• Event Coordination
• Customer Service
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Instrumental Music
• Marching Band
• Pep Band
• Jazz Band
• Wind Ensemble
• Event Planning
• Disabilities
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing

• Education
• Sports & Recreation
• Administrative
• Program Assistant
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week