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Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra Assistant, Professional Expert (Temporary)

Employer
Antelope Valley College
Location
3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA, CA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra Director, the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra (AVSO) Assistant II is hired to rehearse with students at regular class meetings, and carries out the aims and objectives of the AVSO in pursuit of artistic excellence.

DISTINGUISHING CHARATERISTICS:

This class is distinguished from related classes in the following ways: Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra (AVSO) Assistant provides professional expertise for a limited term in a temporary, short-term assignment on campus.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E= indicates essential duties of the position)

The classification specification provides a summary of the typical job duties performed, along with the general nature of the level of work performed by employees in this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Under the instructor’s supervision, demonstrate correct performance of musical passages. (E)
  • Rehearse and perform music alongside student musicians. (E)
  • Provide musical and technical leadership within an orchestral section of instruments. (E)
  • Organize assigned orchestral music. (E)
  • Practice assigned music. (E)
  • Bring music and instrument to rehearsals and performances. (E)
  • Other duties as assigned.
    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year experience playing at a professional performance level.

    OTHER REQUIRMENTS:

  • An audition will be required.
  • Travel may be required.

    • KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Music terminology.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Orchestra rehearsal practices.
  • Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

    • ABILITY TO:

  • Perform advanced orchestral music at a professional level, as determined by audition.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions, as well as physical conducting gestures.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Work congenially and cooperatively with student musicians.
  • Acquire and wear assigned concert attire to performances.
    • OTHER INFORMATION

    PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing, climbing stairs, talking, hearing, bending and light lifting/dragging/carrying approximately 20 pounds.
  • The noise level is usually low to moderate, but consistent.
  • Extended periods of time sitting in ensemble formation and playing an instrument.

    • CONTACTS: AVSOMC Artistic Director, students, other orchestra members, choristers, soloists, Performing Arts Theatre staff, other Antelope Valley College personnel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is usually performed indoors.
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel.
  • Work schedule varies

    • APPLICATION PROCESS
    This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
    • Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
    • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
    • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
    • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
    • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
    • Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).
    VISA
    AVC does not sponsor visas.

    ACCOMMODATIONS
    If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

    COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

    AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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    Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

    Organization

    Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

    Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
    Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

    This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

    Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

    We offer:

    Associate Degree Programs

    Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

    Career Technical Programs

    Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

    Transfer/General Education Courses

    Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

    Basic Skills Courses

    Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

    Student Support and Instructional Support

    A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

    Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

    Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

    Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

    Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.

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