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Posting Number Sum00179P Position Title Summer, Decoda/Skidmore Chamber Music, Head Resident Assistant Department Summer & Special Programs - Institutes Position Status Full-Time Position Type Summer Months per Year Other Work hours

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Start Date (For temporary positions only) 07/11/2019 End Date (For temporary positions only) 07/27/2019 Position Band/Level Summer Pay Range $2,120 plus Room & Board Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No Ad Text

Job Summary

The Decoda/Skidmore Chamber Music Institute Head Resident provides supervision for an on-campus residential community of approximately 40 young musicians. This position leads a resident staff and helps plan and oversee co-curricular activities associated with the chamber music institute, provides support for community events and works with the administrative team and the resident chamber music ensemble (Decoda) to ensure the smooth operation of the program. This position requires living in the dorms, working nights and weekends, and fostering a sense of community among a diverse group of students that includes students over and under the age of 21. The position will offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to serve as part of a team and gain the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience of working with world-renowned artists and educators in an educational setting.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will be over 21 years of age and possess strong leadership qualities, good communication and organizational skills, exercise good judgement, have a musical or arts administration background, and be familiar with Skidmore College and the Saratoga Springs area. Previous experience working with students in a residential environment or arts intensive is desired and familiarity with the Decoda ensemble is a plus. Cover letter and references are required. This is a temporary, full-time position during the month of July; remuneration is $2,120 plus room and board.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only) EEO Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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Special Instructions to Applicant Posting Information

Posting Date 03/18/2019 Open Until Filled Closing Date Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/2837 Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References

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