Music, Orchestra

Music, Orchestra - Student Assistant

Job no: 553331
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Excluded, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary:

To assist the Symphony Orchestra director (Dr. Lewis) in duties directly relating to the ensemble, and to a greater extent, the String Department. Primarily responsibilities will include preparing, distributing, collecting, and maintaining the music for the string and symphony orchestra library. Setup and tear-down for rehearsals, in addition to taking attendance at every rehearsal, sectional and concert are also core responsibilities. Will also assist with marketing via Instagram, X, and Facebook accounts for the CSUSB String and Orchestral Program in consultation with Dr. Lewis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for preparing all music and folders for rehearsals. All photocopies will be destroyed after usage.
• Folder distribution, collecting music after a performance, and recovering missing parts will also be the responsibility of the orchestra assistant, in addition to returning any rentals in a timely manner according to the rental contract (so as to avoid being charged a fine).
• Maintain the integrity and organization of the string and symphony orchestra library.
• Take attendance at every rehearsal, sectional, and concert.
• Setup and teardown chairs and stands for rehearsals, sectionals, and concerts.
• Consult with Director of the Orchestral Program, Dr. Lucy Lewis, and create weekly posts in all social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook).
• Other duties as needed and outlined by Dr. Lewis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.

• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)

• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Promptness, effective communication and organization skills, and attention to detail. Orchestra assistant must maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate continued improvement in their applied instrumental studies.

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information:

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

The application deadline is: 12/17/2025 at 11:55 pm (PST)

Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver's License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

Advertised: Nov 17 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 17 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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