Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Phoenix Athletic Band
Department: Music
Supervisor: Band Director
Job Description
The Graduate Assistant for the Athletic Band Program is under the general supervision of the Band Director. The graduate assistant is generally responsible for mailings, copying, new student orientation, record keeping, uniform maintenance, and attending band functions.
Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Prepare mailings to prospective band members, current band members, newsletters, auditions for auxiliary groups, and Pep-Band Stand Chants.
- Maintain accurate records of instruments, instrumentation, and student attendance.
- Maintain Pep Band flipbooks and assist band librarian with any music copying duties.
- Maintain records of uniforms, assist with fittings and alterations, and schedule periodic cleanings as necessary.
- Attend new student orientation and visitations and assist with student sign-up.
- Attend football games and band events as deemed necessary by the Band Director.
- Assist with the organization of any other music department function as deemed necessary by the Band Director.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
- Must be fully accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University. Graduate School information and degrees can be found at www.cumberland.edu/graduate
- Available to work 20 hours per week minimum
Desired Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills and self-direction are required.
Compensation
- Tuition waiver (no stipend, books or fees)
Application Procedure
An electronic version of your resume and cover letter are required
