On-Call Accompanist - Santa Clara, United States - Santa Clara University

Description

Position Title:
On-Call Accompanist

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$30 per hour

Pay Frequency:
HourlyA. POSITION PURPOSE
This position supports the classroom, rehearsal and performance activities of our students and faculty. The position coincides with the university's academic calendar, from late September until early June, averaging 8-10 hours weekly, including possible evening performances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Provide classroom, rehearsal and performance accompaniment.

• Accompany students at weekly lessons and rehearsals.

• Provide accompaniment for other department-sponsored performances as assigned.

• Flexibility to accommodate assignments involving occasional evenings and weekends.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Not applicable.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Recommends initiatives and implements approved changes to improve quality and services. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

E. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of successful teaching techniques.
  

2. Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Advanced musician or dance skills.
  
• Excellent sight-reading skills.
  

3. Abilities

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  • Ability to accompany and perform from open score.
  

4. Education

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate professional experience.
  

5. Years of Experience

• One to three years accompanying or professional performing experience.
  

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent playing and instrument or dancing.
  
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
  

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical dance or musical environment.
  
• Mostly indoor office environment.
  
• Offices with noise.
  
• Offices with frequent interruptions.
  

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at , , Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at or by email at