Music Ensemble Assistant - Student Employment

Music Ensemble Assistant - Student Employment

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Required

Job Number

01650

Department

Music SE

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Summary

Instrumental Ensembles Student Assistant

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Instrumental Ensembles Assistant will be responsible for setting up/striking rehearsal materials for University Wind Ensemble (Monday evening), University Jazz Ensemble/Combos (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons): rearranging chairs/music stands, bringing extra music/pencils/binders, arranging air purifiers, etc. In addition, the assistant will aid in the passing out of, logging loans of and collecting of ensemble music, as well as maintaining the organization of the instrumental music library. The Instrumental Ensembles Assistant will also be required work in tandem with Music Department Faculty, the Vocal Ensembles Assistant, and Music Department Lab Assistants to aid in the setting up and tearing down of materials for Music Department concerts and events.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets. Ability to set and maintain a regular weekly routine of setting up/tearing down rehearsal materials, as well as the physical ability to move chairs/music stands/amplifiers, and organize/file physical sheet music in coordination with entries in the digital instrumental library. Applicant should also be willing to work collaboratively with other student employees and Music Department Supervisors.

Description of Hours: Between 8-12 hours a week. Weekly set-up/tear-down should take about 45-60 minutes twice (three times) a week. Work in the library should average 6 hours a week. Concert weekends will require extra time (as much as 3 hours per event).

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu