Academic Assistant / Berklee Global Jazz Institute

Job Description:

The BGJI Academic Assistant works in coordination with the program directors, Danilo Perez (Artistic Director) and Gregory Groover Jr., (Interim Managing Director) assisting with the institute’s academic tasks, research, event support and archival. Projects will be assigned by the program directors. Responsibilities can include, but  are not limited to: 
 

• Assist BGJI courses such as the Danilo Perez Workshop, the BGJI Forums, Global Jazz and Music Activism, Global Jazz Big Band and Directed Studies, by serving as a resource for faculty, artists in residence. Supporting students with assignments, class projects, arrangements, compositions, student/faculty organized rehearsals, tutoring, outreach trips, and academic peer advising.  

• Assist in organizing teaching materials and resources as needed for courses (e.g.  creating charts, setting up Canvas, and maintaining the Google Drive) 

• Perform in ensemble courses, student/faculty organized performances, and  student/faculty organized recording sessions 

• Assist the Program Directors with planning and execution of various curricular activities associated with the running of the program (e.g. BGJI Summit, BGJI  Symposium, workshops, visiting artists, etc.,) 

• Document and maintain BGJI archives, operational notes and records • Create and distribute marketing materials for BGJI programs and initiatives, including  social media platforms 
 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have graduated from Berklee CPGJ Master’s program 

• High level of musicality and technical fluency on primary instrument(s) • Experience playing and interpreting multiple styles of music 

• Ability to read music 

• Willingness and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and ability to follow-up with all work-related tasks 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to be organized, set priorities and meet deadlines 

• Ability to learn new technology platforms 

• Experience with notation, graphic design, and office suite software 

• Spanish language skills are recommended, but not required 

This position is paid and requires 30 hours per week. Note that occasional additional hours,  including evening and weekends, may be required. 

To apply, please complete the online application which will ask for:

• Your current resume or curriculum vitae 

• The names of two professional references 

• A sample of your work that has been published, performed, exhibited, or otherwise  presented in the past two years; note that this includes video, papers, presentations,  etc. 
 

For more information visit contact dperez1@berklee.edu & ggrooverjr@berklee.edu

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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