What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Accompanist/Assistant (Music) position at Riverside Community College District?
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the area Dean, the Music Accompanist/Assistant plays and accompanies on piano and other instruments for vocal and instrumental classes, ensembles, applied instruction; works with the music faculty and staff to coordinate performances; manages the music library; and assists with the maintenance of the piano lab and campus pianos. Focus on commercial music.
PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:
Student employees.
Under the supervision of the area Dean, the Music Accompanist/Assistant plays and accompanies on piano and other instruments for vocal and instrumental classes, ensembles, applied instruction; works with the music faculty and staff to coordinate performances; manages the music library; and assists with the maintenance of the piano lab and campus pianos. Focus on commercial music.
PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:
Student employees.
Education:
EDUCATION:
An associate's degree from an accredited institution is required. A Bachelor's or Master's degree, from an accredited institution, in Music is preferred.
An associate's degree from an accredited institution is required. A Bachelor's or Master's degree, from an accredited institution, in Music is preferred.
Experience:
EXPERIENCE:
Two year of directly related professional performance experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard musical performance practices; basic filing procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Perform on the piano is required; perform on additional instruments is preferred; read music; perform various technical and artistic support duties for the College's Music and Commercial Music disciplines; compile and maintain accurate and complete records for special events and performances; develop and maintain a filing system for the College's music collection; communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; operate personal computer in support of duties.
Two year of directly related professional performance experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard musical performance practices; basic filing procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Perform on the piano is required; perform on additional instruments is preferred; read music; perform various technical and artistic support duties for the College's Music and Commercial Music disciplines; compile and maintain accurate and complete records for special events and performances; develop and maintain a filing system for the College's music collection; communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; operate personal computer in support of duties.
Licenses/Certifications:
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
None
Other:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
CONTACTS:
Students, faculty, staff, event and performance-related vendors, piano maintenance personnel, public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Flexible scheduling necessary to accommodate classes, rehearsals and performances.
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
CONTACTS:
Students, faculty, staff, event and performance-related vendors, piano maintenance personnel, public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Flexible scheduling necessary to accommodate classes, rehearsals and performances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Accompanies vocal and instrumental ensembles on piano and/or other instruments for rehearsals and performances.
2. Accompanies students in applied instruction as needed.
3. Assists faculty and staff to set schedules for performances.
4. Assists faculty and staff to set maintenance and upkeep of the piano lab and campus pianos.
5. Participates in other training designed to maintain current knowledge of repertoire and performance practices.
6. Maintains and upkeeps the music library, including cataloguing, filing, and cleaning.
7. Communicates with vendors and consultants for special events and performances.
8. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
9. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
10. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
1. Accompanies vocal and instrumental ensembles on piano and/or other instruments for rehearsals and performances.
2. Accompanies students in applied instruction as needed.
3. Assists faculty and staff to set schedules for performances.
4. Assists faculty and staff to set maintenance and upkeep of the piano lab and campus pianos.
5. Participates in other training designed to maintain current knowledge of repertoire and performance practices.
6. Maintains and upkeeps the music library, including cataloguing, filing, and cleaning.
7. Communicates with vendors and consultants for special events and performances.
8. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
9. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
10. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit package.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit package.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
The daily starting and ending times for this position will be determined by the supervisor and employee, not to exceed 40 hours per week, based on events, programs, or services that the position is supporting. These hours may vary from day to day where support of the assigned program or service requires fluctuation in the daily schedule. Some evenings and/or weekends may be necessary.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:
Other Document
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Proof of Proficiency in playing ability
Effective Employment Date:
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2022
Application Deadline:
02-28-2022
Special Comments:
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 3rd or 4th week of March.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
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An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.
Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources & Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
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Application Types Accepted:
Classified/Management/Confidential Application
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