• Special Program Aid (Piano Accompanist)

    Texas A&M University System (Laredo, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Special Program Aid (Piano Accompanist)

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M International University

     

    Department

     

    Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $30.00 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    Laredo, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Provide piano accompaniment for students in the Music program with the Department of Fine & Performing Arts.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Rehearse with assigned students in preparation for junior and senior recitals. (to a maximum of 15 hours per student per semester)

    + Maintain a rehearsal schedule with students in the department that is reasonable for all parties concerned.

    + Maintain accurate records of contact hours with students.

    + Other rehearsals and performance duties as assigned and approved by the Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, dependent on availability.

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Education

     

    - Bachelor’s degree in Piano or closely related area — $30 per hour

     

    - Master’s degree in Piano or closely related area — $40 per hour

    - Doctoral degree in Piano or closely related area — $50 per hour

    + Experience – Minimum of two years of related experience.

    Knowledge and Abilities

    + Ability to communicate effectively.

    + Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel.

    + Ability to motivate students.

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality.

     

    Physical Requirements – General Office Environment

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Requirements

    + Total work hours will not exceed 19 hours per week.

    + Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

    + Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

    + Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

     

    Pay of Rate will be determined based on educational qualifications.

     

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

    Be sure to include:

    + Resume/CV

    + Cover Letter

    + At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and

    + Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.