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College Laboratory Technician - Music

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive liberal arts college on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, invites applications for a College Laboratory Technician for the Music Department. The Music Department offers the B.A. in Music, the B.Mus. in Music Performance, the M.A. in Music, and the M.A. in Music Teacher Education, in addition to offering music courses to satisfy general education and degree requirements across the college. The department is currently comprised of 20 full-time faculty, a full-time CLT, an administrative associate, an office assistant, and several adjunct faculty and graduate teaching fellows.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Music, the College Laboratory Technician (CLT) will perform highly skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework and instruction in the Music Department. Duties include but will not be limited to:

• Manage the sound and recording at all Music Department concerts and events.

• Install and maintain equipment in Music Department classrooms; purchase of additional equipment and supplies as needed.

• Assist instructors in advising students on how to use music software and other technical features, provide troubleshooting support, and remove equipment after classes.

• Manage instrument rentals for music classes and performances.

• Supervise two CAs hired part-time to assist the Music CLT with technical duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($54,222 – $62,277).

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate’s degree may be substituted for two years’ experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years’ experience. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening or weekend hours is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in music, is highly desirable.

• Prior experience with the installation, navigation, and troubleshooting of classroom and laboratory-based equipment and computer software, and with the maintenance of instructional computer labs.

• Expertise with recent developments in music technology.

• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to multitask and adhere to established deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number28625.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

(Upload all above listed documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.)

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on August 12, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open. The search will stay open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28625

Location

Hunter College