Voice Department Student Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The Voice Department Student Assistant provides support to the day-to-day operations. Student Assistants who are familiar with video and audio set-ups (i.e. MP&E) are encouraged to apply, as well as students who speak other languages in addition to English. Student Assistants should be responsible, proactive, able to take initiative and direction, patient, courteous and troubleshoot effectively.

This position is for Fall 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, greet and direct all visitors

• Maintain computer stations and supply cabinet

• Maintain and troubleshoot copier machines and printer

• Maintain function and appearance of the department office (room 3D) and lab/private instruction rooms as necessary

• Assist with placement auditions

• Assist with audio, computer, and video set-ups and troubleshoot in all lab rooms

• Maintain neat microphone cords and keep track of equipment

• Assist faculty member Lisa Thorson with copying and printing tasks, as well as accessibility issues including daily room set-up to allow access. This will involve moving chairs, music stands blocking entry into rooms, hooking up loose cords and cables

• Monitor department email and complete requests as needed

• Create posters and other advertising materials for department concerts and events

• Maintain bulletin boards and pick-up mail

• Alphabetize, file, copy, scan, proofread, post schedules, and other general clerical assistance 

• Assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors as needed

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• The ability to transition seamlessly from student to employee to best assist the College’s faculty, staff, students and visitors.

• The ability to work as a team member and take direction on tasks and projects

• Positive attitude and focus on customer service.

• The ability to independently manage deadlines and complete tasks on time

• Effective verbal and written communication with attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office

• Working knowledge with Google App (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Forms, Drive)

• Basic knowledge of social media; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Basic knowledge of Apple Mac OS operating system

• Willing to learn new technology

Pay Rate: Student Worker 1

Hiring Manager: Deb Lynch