Statement of Diversity
The School of Music is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff for the highest quality workforce and to recruiting a student body which reflects human diversity, with ample opportunities for under-represented minorities and women. The School embraces human diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination. This commitment is both a moral imperative consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as a matter of law. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited.
Diversity at The Ohio State University
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Current Job Postings
Audiovisual Engineer
Department: Arts and Sciences | Music
Columbus Campus | Full Time | R117073
Position Overview
The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks an Audiovisual Engineer to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world- class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
The Audiovisual Engineer serves as a second shift, lead specialist for all audio, video, and lighting needs for evening, and occasional weekend, events for the more than 350 performances and events the School of Music produces per year. The Audiovisual Engineer also assists with coordination and planning of School events; identifies audio, video, and lighting equipment and relevant maintenance recommendations; creates event signage, such as developing and posting QR code links to access digital programs alongside the YouTube livestream; provides daily support for recording services and recording studio operational needs; works alongside and assists in the oversight and scheduling of 30 to 40 student support staff, and audio recording/production interns, and serves as the lead coordinator for events where the Production Manager is not present.
This position requires ability to lift 50 pounds, and the use of ladders to work at heights.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required — Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience in event production support; professional experience in academic and/or commercial settings, and knowledge of audio and recording studio principles, technology, operation.
Desired — 4 years’ experience related to live audio engineering and live streaming operation (e.g., OBS and YouTube); working knowledge of theatrical lighting principles and programming; previous experience with event coordination: Dante networking certification desired.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Ibrahim at Ibrahim.359@osu.edu.
Additional Information and Application on Workday
External Career Site:
Myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Audiovisual-Engineer_R117073
Internal Employee Career Site:
Myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$267150.htmld
Internal Student Career Site:
Student Instrument Assistant
Department: Arts and Sciences | Music
Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | Req. # R112537.
This position is a customer service-oriented position responsible for providing information about the School of Music's Instrument Room policies and over the counter distribution of musical instruments to a diverse clientele. Students will be trained in the proper handling of musical instruments. Job responsibilities include stocking, tracking and maintenance of School of Music instruments.
Qualifications/Skills:
- The ability to listen carefully and communicate clearly with fellow staff and clientele.
- Some filing and file referencing required.
- The ability to occasionally lift large musical instruments such as basses and tubas (30–40 lbs.).
- Previous experience handling musical instruments preferred but not required.
Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.
Note — for some reason this position isn't currently showing up in WorkDay. We are working to resolve the issue. Inquire with Savenda Fulton at fulton.82@osu.edu
Student Office Assistant
Department: Arts and Sciences | Music
Columbus Campus | Part Time/Federal Work Study | R72234
The Student Assistant will be responsible for general main office tasks. Tasks include copy/collate/staple materials and sheet music for faculty and musicians; sort and file general office paperwork; and fold, stuff and mail materials to general inquiries. The student will sort any incoming mail and distribute it to graduate students and offices. They will run errands to Key Control and other university offices, answer telephones, take messages, greet visitors, and assist staff members in the main office with various tasks as well as assist with audition preparations and event preparation. The student assistant will also work on special projects and assemble information on local Ohio schools.
Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Federal Work Study Job Board for additional information and application instructions.
Student Stage Crew
Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM
Columbus Campus | Part Time | R84772
The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Students for the Stage Crew to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.
Qualifications — The successful crew member will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided but some performance or backstage experience is a plus.
Primary Duties — Work as part of a team to provide technical and stagehand support for all School of Music student, faculty and guest performances and related activities.
Secondary Duties — Provide ensemble rehearsal set-up and strike support of chairs and music stands. Support the School of Music in other general ways as needed.
Experience Preferred — Background with music performance or theater support desired. Additional training opportunities available in live audio, lighting, video production and stage management.
The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. Crew members can find themselves on stage in front of an audience or livestream broadcast. Lifting of 35 lbs. and climbing ladders can be required. Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls.
This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).
Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.
Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager.
Student Usher
Department: Arts and Sciences | Music-JM
Columbus Campus | Part Time | R84780
The School of Music, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks Student Ushers to join our team. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open and inclusive community.
Qualifications — The successful usher will have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to put forth your best to ensure that our audiences can have the best experiences possible. Training provided.
Primary Duties — Work as part of a team to provide Front of House support for School of Music student, faculty and guest performances and other public events.
Secondary Duties — Coordinate with Stage Crew on performance schedule. Document and submit estimated attendance along with event report log.
Experience Preferred — Background with music performance or theater support desired but not needed.
The position involves flexible and varying work hours. Shifts can occur 7 days a week and on some holidays. Employee scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule and availability on a rolling basis. Business-casual black attire is required. No open-toed shoes or sandals during stage calls.
This position is open for both Federal Work Study and non-work study. Ohio State student (Eligible FWS) or Ohio State student (Non-eligible FWS).
Visit Ohio State Student Financial Aid Job Board for additional information and application instructions.
Questions? Contact Tim Donel, Production Manager