Purpose:

The Teaching Assistant for the Audio Program provides vital instructional and administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. This role assists with tutoring and mentoring students, supporting curriculum development, and fostering student success through both academic and co-curricular engagement. Responsibilities include helping faculty with instructional materials and classroom setup, offering one-on-one or group tutoring sessions, and mentoring students in technical and creative skills. The Teaching Assistant also plays an active role in supporting student events, workshops, and activities both at the Recording School Building (6690 Sunset Blvd.) and, as needed, at other campus facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Director and Program Manager administrative assistance
Assisting in the maintenance of program education files
Tutoring and mentoring students in the Audio Production program
In-class instructor assistance and assistance in curriculum development
Determining student qualifications for—and administration of—Avid Certification tests.
Administering and determining student qualifications for studio certification
Assisting with classroom/lab equipment installation and setup as needed
Inventory and distribution of office, classroom supplies, and equipment
Answering general student inquiries regarding the Education Department, including assisting students with schedules and class locations
Assisting at monthly open house, orientation and student events
Directing students to resources such as student advising, financial aid, Connect desk etc.
Assisting communication with instructors, Equipment Room, and IMT Department
Attending and documenting meetings when necessary

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities (those that must be performed with or without an ADA Accommodation):

Maintain a safe and positive learning environment

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Competencies | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities:

Positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating
Strong customer service skills
Good organizational skills
Working knowledge of common word processing and office software
Experience and education in music theory and audio recording in the digital realm
Good written and verbal communication
High degree of computer literacy

Education | Experience:

Bachelor's degree in audio production or a related field.
Experience or a basic understanding of the following software products: Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live

Certificates | Licenses | Registrations:

None.

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Mac OS
Proficient with standard office applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive)

Environmental Factors:

This job operates in a professional office environment when working on-site in a classroom or other venue
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system
Fluorescent lighting

Physical Demands:

The ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds
Ability to bend, stand, sit, and reach
Use of keyboards
Effectively operate general office equipment such as a computer, scanner and other LAFS office equipment
Ability to work with visual requirements including color, depth perception, alignment and field of vision to perform curriculum development
Handle physical materials and light office equipment
Exposure to fluorescent lighting
Frequent use of computer screens and other tech devices

Emotional & Mental Demands:

The ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a dynamic environment working with students and staff in an educational setting
Receptive to receive and apply constructive feedback without conflict
The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks concurrently
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Maintain integrity, honesty and transparency at all times
Maintain a positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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