Staff Audio Engineer (Music)

Job Classification
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $32.47 per hour
Employee category: Part-Time
Position type: Staff
Department: Music
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS)
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Summary
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for an Audio Engineer to provide technical aid and student training for the Music Department. This position is responsible for updating the inventory of department audio equipment, both directing and mentoring students for live sound opportunities and needs to be flexible in attending some daytime rehearsals, in preparation for department concerts. The position includes assisting with, and practicing technical support for, two large on-campus music festivals per year, as well as other Music Department performances.

Position Description

• Conduct and monitor audio logistics for the M-Pact Vocal Festival and the Kansas City Jazz Summit.
• Conduct and monitor audio logistics for all KCKCC Jazz Performances.
• Update inventory of all audio equipment in the Music Department.
• Mentor student audio engineers within the Music Department.
• Expect to attend some Music Department daytime rehearsals, in preparation for performances.
• Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain current technology and software skills in order to efficiently operate division technology and utilize college software.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a multi-cultural student and faculty population.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work in an active environment with the capability to multitask.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of professional live sound experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Five (5) years of professional live sound experience.
• Experience with performing arts technology.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule
Up to 15 hours per week, with shifts scheduled during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (CT). Flexibility is required, as the schedule may vary to meet operational needs, and evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Please note, appointment is contingent upon sufficient enrollments and any changes to the program or schedule.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer