College of Arts & Letters, Music Department, String & Orchestral Program - Student Assistant

Under direct supervision of the department chair, student assistant will 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 manage the Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts for the CSUSB String and Orchestral Program in consultation with Dr. Lewis.

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:
- Assist in 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).
- Take attendance at every rehearsal, sectional, and concert.
- Maintain the integrity and organization of the string and symphony orchestra library.
- 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.

• 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.

• 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

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

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.

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
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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: Oct 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 04 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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