Departmental Technician II

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and programmatic support for the Conservatory of Music's Office of the Dean and the Division of Jazz Studies.
• Coordinate Conservatory facilities operations, including building access systems, work order coordination, and facility inspections.
• Manage the Conservatory’s instrument inventory program, including student loans and digital records.
• Support the Office of the Dean with guest apartment scheduling and special event planning (receptions, banquets, etc.).
• Provide administrative support for Jazz Studies faculty, including preparing class materials, schedules, and student lists.
• Coordinate promotional communications and digital outreach for Jazz Studies, including graphic design, social media, and website updates.
• Manage academic and performance scheduling logistics, such as rehearsal spaces, auditions, and ensemble operations.
• Maintain music libraries for the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble and Sonny Rollins Ensemble, including score transcription and editing.
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, and itineraries for faculty, students, and guest artists.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional experience in administrative operations, academic administration, arts administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience with graphic design and communications platforms such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and handle sensitive or confidential information with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with music ensemble operations, concert production, or arts administration.
• Experience supporting academic programs within higher education or performing arts environments.
• Working knowledge of music terminology and performance logistics.
• Experience with music notation software such as Finale or Sibelius.

About the Company

Oberlin College is home to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, founded in 1865, which is the nation’s oldest continuously operating conservatory. The Conservatory is uniquely linked with a preeminent liberal arts college, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in performance, composition, jazz studies, and musicology.