job vacancy

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Tue Feb 22 10:25 MST 2000




>From: Kenneth Sloane <kenneth.sloane@oberlin.edu>
>Reply-To: caut@ptg.org
>To: caut@ptg.org
>Subject: job vacancy
>Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:42:19 -0500
>
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>Visit Oberlin College on the World Wide Web at www.oberlin.edu/~HR
>
>DIRECTOR OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY
>
>The Office of the Associate Dean for Technology and Facilities invites
>applications for the position of Director of Piano Technology in the 
>Oberlin
>College Conservatory of Music.  This is a full-time, 12-month 
>Administrative
>and Professional Staff appointment reporting to the Associate Dean for
>Technology and Facilities.
>
>The Oberlin Conservatory is America¹s oldest school dedicated to the
>training of professional musicians.  Founded in 1865, it was the first
>college-affiliated conservatory in the United States, and is 
>internationally
>recognized as one of the nation¹s finest music schools.  As the only major
>music school in the country specializing in the education of musicians at
>the undergraduate level, the Oberlin Conservatory is known for the
>excellence of its comprehensive program, renowned faculty, and superb
>facilities, as well as for its location in one of the nation¹s leading
>undergraduate liberal arts colleges.
>
>Oberlin Conservatory has a collection of 194 Steinways (174 grands), most 
>of
>which are kept under strict environmental control. The Conservatory also 
>has
>a fine collection of historical keyboard instruments. Oberlin possesses the
>second largest collection of Steinway pianos in the world, and the
>Conservatory is Steinway¹s oldest ongoing customer. Our pianos experience
>minimal pitch fluctuation and wood damage. They are part of a relatively
>young collection (161 built between 1930 and 1970) and are very 
>rebuildable.
>Our shop operation rebuilds 15 to 20 pianos per year.
>
>Responsibilities: The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Technology
>and Facilities and will have overall responsibility for the activities of
>the Department of Piano Technology (comprising a Piano Technician, a Piano
>Tuner, student employees) and oversight of the Piano Technology Shop.  This
>position includes management of tuning, repair, rebuilding, and
>reconditioning of the Conservatory's piano inventory; responsibility for
>inventory and record-keeping; contacts with vendors and suppliers;
>development and control of the Department's budget; assessment and
>assignment of departmental priorities; and management of concert piano
>maintenance. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Associate 
>Dean
>in determining which projects will be contracted and which will be done in
>the Conservatory, and will assist with decisions regarding the purchase of
>new pianos.
>
>Requirements:  At least 10 years experience as a piano technician, 
>including
>experience in rebuilding Steinway concert pianos; demonstrated ability to
>manage programs, projects, and people; strong, well-developed, 
>interpersonal
>skills, including working with artists and subordinates; and excellent
>references. Concert tuning experience at the highest level. Must be a
>Registered Tuner/Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild, Inc.  Desired
>Qualifications: Experience at an organization similar to the Oberlin
>Conservatory; strong preference will be given to a candidate who meets the
>above requirements and has extensive experience with Steinway pianos.  A
>college degree (especially in a music area) and experience working with
>historical keyboard instruments are desirable.
>
>Compensation:  Within the salary range established by the College, this
>position will be filled at a salary commensurate with experience.  The
>benefits package includes health and life insurance, tuition remission for
>eligible children, a generous retirement plan, etc.
>
>To Apply: Submit letter of application, résumé, and three references with
>telephone numbers, by April 15, 2000, to:  Michael Lynn, Associate Dean,
>Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, OH  44074.
>
>February 4, 2000										APS00-227
>
>

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