STUDENT- Library of Ensemble Music Operations Assistant

Assist the LEM manager by providing support to faculty, staff and students with sheet music and music education resource needs. This is a front-office position with a high emphasis on delivering excellent customer service to our patrons. All student-staff in this position will use FileMaker Pro, a database program, and Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook and Word. 

Pay rate: $16/hr

Reports to: Claire Oplinger coplinger@ithaca.edu

Required Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be friendly, service-oriented, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills. 
• Candidates must be able to read music.
• Candidates must be dependable, flexible, responsible; a self-starter with the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.  
• Candidates need to be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week in the morning or afternoon.
• Knowledge of Mac desktop computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat is helpful but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assign, distribute and collect music from ensemble members and individuals.
• Mark parts according to directions from LEM Manager and conductors including bowings, cuts, errata corrections, and performance markings.
• Organize and file returned music to shelves.  
• Maintain order of the collection in the LEM. 
• Catalog new music materials following office procedures. 
• Operate a Mac computer, using FileMaker Pro and other programs.
• Operate basic office machinery and answer phones.
• Work on various projects as directed by the manager. 

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
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