Accompanist

Salary: $2,127.75 - $3,009.37 Monthly

Location: Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CA

Job Type: IVC - Staff (Part-Time)

Job Number: 202400334

Office, Division, or School: IVC - School of the Arts

Opening Date: 05/21/2025

Closing Date: 6/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Application Instructions:

Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.

Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.

Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.

For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.

For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.

For job postings requiring professional references, include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:

Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
Master’s thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
Other professional references.

Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position.

Description

The emphasis of this position is to provide accompaniment and musical collaboration for Theatre Arts classes, rehearsals, performances, and other special events.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction from higher level academic and administrative staff, provides accompaniment for music instructional classes, recitals, concerts, and other special events; and assists individual students in improving musical skills.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Provide accompaniment and general instruction to students in voice and music classes, and choral ensembles; accompany choral concerts, festivals, and music recitals.

Schedule appointments with individual students for vocal and instrumental coaching; reinforce techniques taught in class; teach songs and basic musicianship.

Accompany rehearsals as requested; sight read accompaniments in rehearsals; improvise and transpose music to other keys to fit the vocal range of individual students.

Record accompaniments and/or vocal parts on student practice tapes for outside rehearsal.

Instruct students in the interpretation of various musical styles; coach students in proper diction for songs in foreign languages.

Assist students regarding class assignments; advise students in course offerings and selections; find and obtain music for students as requested.

Respond to inquiries and requests for information from students, faculty and staff regarding concerts, recitals, and other events.

Provide musical assistance at a variety of times and locations, as schedules and performances dictate.

May lead vocal warm-ups and sectional rehearsals as requested.

Perform open score reading, as necessary.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of piano accompaniment for a variety of music and musical application.

Principles and practices of sight reading for piano accompaniment.

Vocal and instrumental repertoire and technique.

Music theory, including harmony and notation.

Proper diction and understanding of foreign languages.

Ability to:

Play advanced piano pieces.

Explain and instruct students on theoretical concepts and musical techniques.

Sight-read a variety of music.

Play music in a variety of different keys.

Follow vocalist/instrumentalist in rehearsals and performance.

Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in music or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of experience in piano accompaniment and music assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom setting.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to sit with sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods of time; to play a piano requiring repetitive hand movement and finger dexterity; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

Range 126 of the CSEA Salary Schedule

Work schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Required Documents: Resume

Applications missing the required documents will not be considered.

Hours Per Week: 15

Months: 10

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employer

South Orange County Community College District

Address

28000 Marguerite Parkway

Mission Viejo, California, 92692

Phone

(949) 582-4850

Website

https://www.socccd.edu/

Job Details

Accompanist (202400334)

About the Role: