Graduate Assistant - Music - Spring 2027
About The Position
The Graduate Assistant will provide support across designated areas within the Music Department, which may include band, choral, orchestral, music education, jazz studies, and/or music therapy. Specific assignments will be determined based on the candidate’s background, skill set, and area of expertise to ensure alignment with departmental needs. The Graduate Assistant is expected to carry out all duties in a manner that is professional, courteous, and efficient, fostering a welcoming and productive environment for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic academic setting while contributing meaningfully to the department’s mission and daily operations. Assignments will vary based on departmental needs and the graduate assistant's qualifications, experience, and area of study. Graduate assistants may be responsible for some, but not all, of the duties listed below: Provide instructional, administrative, and operational support to faculty and staff within the Music Department. Assist with the preparation and delivery of classes, rehearsals, labs, applied lessons, and ensemble activities as assigned. Assist with undergraduate instruction, assessment, mentoring, and academic support activities as assigned. Support departmental performances, concerts, festivals, clinics, recruiting events, and other special programs through planning, setup, execution, and strike. Coordinate the distribution, collection, inventory, and maintenance of music department equipment, instruments, music library materials, and classroom resources. Serve as a professional representative of the department by assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a courteous and service-oriented manner. Perform graduate-level duties that may include tutoring, mentoring, instructional assistance, grading, coaching sectionals, leading rehearsals, or other responsibilities appropriate to the student's area of study and expertise. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned in support of departmental goals and operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed
- Admission to Music Graduate Study degree program at SWOSU
- Working in field of study
Responsibilities
- Provide instructional, administrative, and operational support to faculty and staff within the Music Department.
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of classes, rehearsals, labs, applied lessons, and ensemble activities as assigned.
- Assist with undergraduate instruction, assessment, mentoring, and academic support activities as assigned.
- Support departmental performances, concerts, festivals, clinics, recruiting events, and other special programs through planning, setup, execution, and strike.
- Coordinate the distribution, collection, inventory, and maintenance of music department equipment, instruments, music library materials, and classroom resources.
- Serve as a professional representative of the department by assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Perform graduate-level duties that may include tutoring, mentoring, instructional assistance, grading, coaching sectionals, leading rehearsals, or other responsibilities appropriate to the student's area of study and expertise.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned in support of departmental goals and operations.
Benefits
- Set stipend of $3,300/semester
- Tuition waiver for up to 18 graduate credit hours per academic year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
