University of Southern California

Resource Employee - Dance Accompanist

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University Park, CA, USA

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The Role

The University of Southern California is seeking applicants for multiple resource employee positions as piano Dance Accompanists for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Under minimal supervision from the Music Director, they will provide piano accompaniment and musical guidance for ballet classes. Piano proficiency and ballet or other dance accompaniment experience are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Play piano for ballet classes, including appropriate material for various combinations therein (i.e. pliés, tendus, etc.);
Be flexible with tempi and duration of combinations based on in-the-moment verbal instruction from faculty;
Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

Knowledge of/ability to learn ballet terminology (required);
Ability to sight-read provided music (rarely) and improvise in various styles as needed (preferred);
Have ready multiple genres of music (e.g. classical, pop, musical theatre, opera, or others) which can be adapted for the ballet class (preferred);
Ability to maintain a positive disposition and cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff (required).

Resource Employees are not eligible to receive benefits except for the exception basic disability and worker’s compensation, and sick time accrual.

The hourly rate for this position is expected to be $45 - $50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associate in Arts (Music) degree, or similar.

Experience

One (1) year of experience playing piano for ballet classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level;
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required for minimum education may be substituted for the above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor of Music degree.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience playing piano for ballet classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level;
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required for preferred education may be substituted for the above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Associate in Arts (Music) degree, or similar.
Experience
One (1) year of experience playing piano for ballet classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level;
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required for minimum education may be substituted for the above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor of Music degree.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience playing piano for ballet classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level;
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required for preferred education may be substituted for the above.

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.