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Position Title: Assistant Manager, Recording Studio

School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Department Chair and the Coordinator of Music Technology Department, the Assistant Manager, Recording Studio is primarily responsible for the management of the new recording studio. The candidate will perform highly skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework and instruction in the Music Department. The successful candidate will frequently share their knowledge with student technicians, providing educational benefits to the student experience in addition to managing student workers. They will collaborate with faculty and IT to improve and maintain the audio equipment inventory, creatively working to improve equipment usage. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the production of recorded and live sound, equipment troubleshooting, basic repairing, and adaptability in receiving and accommodating audio needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories.
Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises and with the use of equipment and materials.
Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards.
Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities.
Manages equipment and materials inventories.
Manages the sound and recording at all Music Department concerts and events.
Installs and maintains equipment in Music Technology classrooms; purchases additional equipment as needed.
Assists instructors in advising students to use music software and other technical features, provides troubleshooting support, and removes equipment after classes.
Manages instrument rentals for music classes and performances.
Supervises student aides.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5 years related professional experience working in recording studios and music production.
Profound knowledge of the use of audio mixers, workhorse audio equipment, wireless systems, instrument amplification, and microphones.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work well with diverse audiences, manage workload independently at times, and oversee ongoing projects concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in music production & engineering preferred.
Master's degree in Music or related field.
Basic familiarity with large consoles (preferably SSL Origin).
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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