Dornsife Center Creators Studio Supervisor Part-Time
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Creators Studio is a music and media teaching recording and production space at Drexels Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. The Creators Studio Manager reporting to the Executive Director of the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships will oversee all functions of the Creators Studio including managing student employees supporting educational programming within the studio maintaining studio equipment building relationships with local organizations and individual creators.
The Supervisor will also instruct users on how to use various types of software including Adobe products while maintaining a diverse passion for all modern forms of media. The employee will also manage a schedule of Drexel students individual creators outside organizations (i.e. non-profits schools etc.) who need to use the studio serving as a bridge between the Creators Studio and the Drexels Music Industry Program and connecting the creators studio to Drexels experiential learning. This position will require a flexible schedule working primarily evenings and with some weekend hours for 20 hours per week.
This position is grant-funded for 3 years; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Supervise and mentor students/co-ops/work-study employees in the lab.
- Maintain a regular schedule of studio open hours.
- Instruct users how to operate various types of software including Adobe Creative Cloud Logic Pro and Garage Band.
- Manage a schedule of individual creators who need time in studio for individual projects.
- Work with outside organizations including non-profits and schools who will be using the studio for instructional purposes.
- Maintain repair and improve equipment including computers microphones keyboards and control room equipment.
- Support educational programming within the studio.
- Build relationships with local organizations.
- Support Drexel student organizations for studio space booking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in music recording studio.
- Experience providing supervision to staff volunteers students etc.
- High-level proficiency and experience using Logic Pro Garage Band Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Experience with minor repairs of studio equipment and software.
- Ability to work evenings (starting at 4pm) with some Saturdays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a higher education/academic environment.
- Experience working with non-profits and/or community-based organizations.
Location
- University City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $22.74 - $34.11. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban research university, dedicated to advancing knowledge and society and to providing every student with a valuable, rigorous, experiential, technology-infused education, enriched by the nat ... View more