Job Title:​ Dance Student Musician Tier 2 (WS-ST2) Classification: ​Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and Address of Employer: ​St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 Department Name:​ Dance Department Unit Number (5 digits): ​11150 Length of Position: ​See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: ​Lead Staff Musician – Dance Department Wage Range: $12.50/hour Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):​ Provide musical accompaniment for dance classes. Intermediate Level after completing one academic year of accompaniment. Transferable Skills: • Improvisation • Creativity • Ensemble playing • Listening • Time Management • Adaptability Duties and Responsibilities: • Providing musical leadership to dance students • Playing fluently in all keys and time signatures • Keeping track of form and phrases for extended lengths of time • Improvising alone and leading improvisation within a group • Adapting the music to the energy, tempo, dynamic and style of the dancers • Creating new phrases for any dance routine • Recalling previous phrases per request of the instructor Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) • Musical proficiency • Improvisation skill • Adaptability Physical and Environmental Factors: This position requires repetitive motions to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.