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A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

TITLE:  DIRECTOR OF THE MIXED CHORUS AND ADJUNCT MUSIC FACULTY

REPORTS TO: Director of Performing Arts

CAMPUS:  Queens

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Performing Arts, the incumbent will provide artistic direction and leadership for the Mixed Chorus at St. John’s University.  The Director of the Mixed Chorus will be responsible for developing, implementing, directing, monitoring, evaluating, and promoting the Mixed Chorus.  The incumbent will also work to promote and enhance the Mixed Chorus course as part of the music faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The description of the task should include the intended result or outcome, e.g. compiles monthly reports to allow monitoring of the department’s budget.

• Provide leadership and supervision of the Mixed Chorus
• Serve as Conductor/Artistic Director of the Mixed Chorus
• Teaching choral parts
• Voice management for chorus members
• Working knowledge of music technology
• Music transcription and arranging as needed
• Expand the corpus of choral music to which students are exposed while framing it in historical, and cultural contexts.
• Proficiency in piano, other keyboard instrument or guitar
• Coordinate all performances featuring the Mixed Chorus
• Manage all budgets for the Mixed Chorus
• Oversee marketing for the Mixed Chorus
• Produce at least one major concert for the Mixed Chorus each semester
• Serve as advisor for the Mixed Chorus student leaders and general body
• Conduct auditions for new members each semester
• Maintain connections with Mixed Chorus alumni
• Recommend/maintain/secure all instruments and equipment for use by the Mixed Chorus students and personnel
• Procure sheet music and build appropriate repertoire for the Mixed Chorus
• Maintain a music library for the Mixed Chorus

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of music theory, music ensemble organization, performing arts-specific technologies
• Event production
• Tour Management
• A deep understanding of the cultural, social and educational needs of a multi-ethnic campus community
• excellent organizational, presentation, training, and written/oral communication skills
• Ability to incorporate the St. John’s University mission in Mixed Chorus programs and
• People management skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position manages employees in the mixed chorus and is responsible for the hiring and performance management of the employees within that department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment and is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc. This position also operates in multiple event venues (i.e. athletic fields, arenas, church, etc.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 lbs. and could be exposed to higher-than-average noise levels.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position is part-time and the expected hours of work are approximately 20 hours per week. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work.

Travel is primarily local and may include visits to the other NY campuses. Some travel is out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in music or equivalent experience as a choir director preferred.
• 7-9 years of work experience of work experience in a higher education setting preferred; strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience in a diverse higher education setting.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

ALL PERSONS HIRED ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED AGAINST THE COVID-19 VIRUS, SUBJECT TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW. 

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Required Skills Required Experience

• Analytical and communication and problem-solving skills
• Worked closely with ABAP, Basis, Data Warehouse and other teams in design and implementation of SAP FI functionalities
• Solid understanding of the integration with MM and SD is essential
• Good understanding of EDI/IDocs, process codes, partner profiles, etc.
• Worked on FI-Logistics processes like buy-sell process, third party shipment, intercompany transactions etc.
• In-depth knowledge and Hands On expertise in configuring FICO modules GL, AP, AR, Rev Recognition
• Good knowledge in CO areas like cost center accounting, profile center accounting, COPA.
• Experienced in writing detailed functional specifications, prepare test scenarios, write test scripts and perform end-to-end testing
• Accounting background and good process knowledge is highly preferred.
• Experience and desire to work in a management-consulting environment that requires regular travel.
• Provide solutions including how to leverage standard SAP S/4 HANA Finance functionality and how to enable requirements while maximizing the ROI
• Demonstrates the ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements and understands the long-term and short-term perspectives of an IT investment situation
• Must be able to dive into existing code to figure out how objects need to be enhanced. Proven ability to provide technical direction for complex SAP S/4 finance system issues
• Support and promote integration relationships between IT and business functions
• Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned
• Knowledge on S4 is preferred including the new Finance structures and Account based COPA.
• Knowledge of IT/Document Processing/Data Capture business
• Knowledge about system development
• Knowledge about workflow, ERP, SAP R/3, archive and/or document management systems.
• Understands all standard concepts, practices and procedures in the field
• Understands computer systems basics, hardware and software
• Personal integrity, customer focus and positive attitude.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
• Presenting technical concepts in common language
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Works well on a team, without supervision and under a deadline.

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