School of Music Equipment Manager

Job Summary:

The School of Music Equipment Manager will oversee all of the School of Music’s extensive, continuously expanding physical assets. They will manage all equipment currently spread across multiple buildings and overseen by various faculty, staff, and graduate assistants and provide essential support to the band, choir, and orchestra.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Manages departmental equipment inventory including but not limited to: various instruments, related music equipment, keys for related facilities, and equipment storage lockers.
2. Ensures various School of Music equipment is properly stored and secured, including accurate tracking of assets as they are moved throughout campus during renovations and use in other uses.
3. Manages check out procedures for School of Music equipment. Serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff needing to borrow equipment. Ensures assets are properly returned, inspected, cleaned, and stored upon receipt.
4. Develops policies and procedures for inventory management in consultation with the Director of the School of Music.
5. Coordinates delivery and distribution processes for School of Music equipment. Communicates with freight companies for deliveries requiring the loading dock.
6. Coordinates with faculty, staff, and department vendors on instrument repairs, maintenance, and new item requisition.
7. Oversees necessary maintenance, inspection, and up to date registration for the TCU Band Van. Manages the van usage schedule. Coordinates with TCU Risk Management on to ensure MVRs for up to date for department drivers.
8. Supervises the set-up of the Marching Band practice field, including storage and equipment contracts.
9. Oversees facility operations, classroom technology, and maintenance projects.
10. Provides other department support as needed including reserving rooms and housekeeping coverage for camps and other department events.
11. As needed, provides essential administrative support to the choral and orchestral programs.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 plus years of equipment and inventory management
OR
• High school diploma or GED and 6 plus years of equipment and inventory management

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience performing, teaching, or composing music.
• Experience with music equipment management
• Experience working with percussion, wind, string, or piano equipment
• Experience working in higher education or public school settings
• Experience working with high-functioning university music programs
• Experience working with inventory management systems

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of strong people and organizational techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of department specific computer software.
• Knowledge of curriculum and degree requirements.
• Knowledge of university programs.
• Skilled in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to assume administrative functions and make independent decisions regarding daily activities.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.