Music Technology Specialist

Job Description SUMMARY: The Music Technology Specialist is responsible for managing the music technology lab (15-station Mac lab), project studios (three audio recording and post-production studios), as well as supervising student employees, managing equipment sign-out, conducting workshops, recording and post-production of concerts, live-streaming concerts, training and supervision of student workers, researching appropriate music technologies, maintaining equipment, supporting Third Practice Music Festival, and other music concert production.

QUALIFICATIONS

Attention to detail and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Experience and proficiency in recording including digital audio workstations (Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools), recording hardware including consoles, preamps, microphones. Knowledge of appropriate microphone choice and effective microphone placement.

Experience in audio post-production including effective and appropriate use of plugins Experience live-streaming audio and video Knowledge of and experience managing Macintosh computers including updating operating systems and installing software. Basic video editing skills and experience Basic knowledge of Dante audio networking Strong interpersonal skills and a service-minded approach to interaction with students, faculty, staff, and departmental visitors Ability to prioritize work assignments amidst frequent interruptions Ability to take initiative on long-term or recurring assignments Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro or willingness to learn these or other software needed to perform job assignments. Ability to learn to use Workday, Blackboard, and Box Knowledge of and experience with HTML and CSS Ability to manage student workers, equipment sign-out, music labs and classrooms; to conduct ongoing research and develop justifications for equipment proposals; and to develop/teach technology-based workshops on an ongoing basis.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply University and departmental policies and procedures EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: BA or BM in music composition, music technology or other field within the digital/media arts preferred. Prior work experience preferred but not mandatory. WORK HOURS: Full-time, non exempt position This position is limited term for one year with fulltime benefits (extension possible with approval) Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.

m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week; may require evening and weekend work for concert recording and production support Hourly Grade 4: $18.34 to $24.30