On-Call Recording Arts Tech

Position Title:

On-Call Recording Arts Tech

Position Type:

Temporary

Hiring Range:

$100/hour

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A.   POSITION PURPOSE
 

Create sound recordings of live music concerts produced by the Department of Music. Record and mix a variety of genres and instrumentations, from soloists to large ensembles. Provide a recorded master for archival purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Record events

·Select and set up appropriate recording equipment and microphones for each type of concert.

·Monitor incoming feeds to ensure quality.

·Determine approach to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints.

·Mix and regulate sounds inputs and feeds.

·Compress, digitize, duplicate and store audio data.

·Meet with clients to discuss needs and plan event.

·Reserve needed space and equipment.

• Plan recording sessions with department.
• Make sure volume and recording levels are set correctly; make adjustments as necessary.
• Safely and efficiently operate recording equipment; make repairs as necessary.

2.Deliver master audio recording for archive              

• Process recordings and, according to best practices, make these available for archiving.
• Archival master will have the name of the concert, pieces performed, artist or artists, and the logo of the university and department (information to be taken from the program for the event).

3.     Other duties as assigned.

 

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Not applicable.

D.   GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).   

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services  website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.