Songwriting Department Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Songwriting department seeks a front desk office student employee to perform reception and administrative duties at the Songwriting department office in 135 Massachusetts Avenue. This is a front facing/customer service position that mainly involves helping visitors but will also include assisting faculty/chair with any issues that may arise including office technology (printer/copier, Zoom, Gmail, etc.), and maintaining the office kitchen. Students will be scheduled between 8 and 15 hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

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
• 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 are exempt)
• Federal Work Study student may apply
• In good disciplinary standing
• Must be located in the U.S.
• Ability to sit for several hours (standing is an option)
• Responsible, punctual, and willing to help visitors and faculty
• Experience with the layout of the Songwriting Major grid
• Ability to explain credits, prerequisites, and courses to students
• Ability to troubleshoot printer/copier (replace paper, fix paper jams) or willingness to learn
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable using Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs
• Ability to lift 15 lbs (office supplies and paper)
• Experience creating posters/flyers (Canva is acceptable)

Responsibilities

• Greeting and directing students/visitors and handling basic questions
• Answering department telephone calls and emails professionally
• Directing office visitor traffic to appropriate faculty or chair and operate door buzzer system
• Maintaining the Songwriting Dept social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Maintaining office kitchen (clean dishes, clean fridge, etc.)
• Troubleshooting printer issues and replenishing paper and ink
• Assisting faculty with any office issues that may arise
• Managing general department Gmail accounts
• Creating flyer/poster images for events on occasion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed