POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Band Support Specialist
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2151
GRADE 41
CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Athletic Bands
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Band Support Specialist is responsible for assisting with all daily Band activities
and all logistical considerations for Wehr Band Hall. Additionally, the Band Support
Specialist oversees the Wehr Band Hall libraries, the Pride Marching Band uniform
inventory, and assists directors with logistics related to concerts. The Band Support
Specialist assists with acquiring apparel items for all performing groups, secures
travel arrangements for guest artists and clinicians, and assists the Director of
Athletic Bands as needed.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A high school diploma is required.
Experience: A background in music is required.
Skills: Computer literacy and general office skills are required. Effective organizational
and communication skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect
for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages the Wehr Band Hall building schedule.
2. Serves as receptionist at the front band office desk and answers questions.
3. Manages the Wehr Band Hall Music Library.
4. Works with ensemble directors to coordinate logistics associated with concerts,
such as equipment moves, programs, ushers, etc. and coordinates meals when needed.
5. Assists with recruiting efforts for the MSU band program (MMEA, MBA, Operation
Band Day, etc.).
6. Secures accommodations for guest artists and clinicians.
7. Oversees all procedures associated with uniforms, such as check out/in, cleanings,
and maintenance and assists ensemble directors with the ordering of apparel.
8. Attends logistics meetings with the Director of Athletic Bands when needed.
9. Reports daily attendance for the Pride Band front ensemble to the Director of Athletic
Bands.
10. Helps to coordinate logistics for the Pride Band percussion section.
11. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and
development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing
professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses,
and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Athletic Bands.
13. Helps to ensure the success of the band by performing all other duties assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Band Support Specialist is supervised by the Director of Athletic Bands.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED MAY 2021
JOB FAMILY 4
Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Level 1.0 - 500 Points: Knowledge of principles, processes, methods, and procedures associated with a limited range of healthcare, technical, scientific, administrative support, communications, or social science program objectives or common problems. Knowledge permits the employee to complete routine medical and healthcare procedures, common administrative support tasks, operate basic equipment and instruments, carry out a variety of interrelated tasks and recurring assignments, assist individuals, answer common questions, and/or elicit information from a variety of sources. Professional knowledge, skill, and technical mastery at this level are typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience beyond a high school diploma.
Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility
Level 2.0 - 130 Points: Regular, but limited, supervision, training, or directing the work assignments of (a) small numbers of student, part-time or temporary workers, or (b) one or more permanent, full-time employees. The nature of supervision is largely confined to scheduling work and assigning tasks. Supervision at this level typically does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities, and supervisory duties typically do not consume a large portion of the work day.
Factor 3: Interactions with Others
Level 2.0 - 100 Points: Interactions are generally routine and structured involving employees inside the University, students, or the general public. The purpose may include obtaining or clarifying facts, coordinating work, solving recurring problems, or providing factual information to others. Contacts may be with coworkers or structured exchanges with students, faculty, or the general public, and are generally for the purpose of exchanging information.
Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines
Level 2.0 - 250 Points: The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Typically, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures, but the employee must select from the most appropriate of several guidelines and make minor adjustments to methods. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes, procedures, or software varies from one assignment to another. Based on the assignment, the employee uses diverse, but conventional, methods, techniques, or approaches. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex, but normally performed within a fairly narrow and specific functional area.
Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility
Level 2.0 - 400 Points: Work involves services including collecting, processing, and disseminating information and providing advice to others. Work activities may be complex and likely affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services to the extent that others rely on the advice given in order to make decisions. Work activities typically affect the efficiency of the department but have relatively minor effects on operations within the cost center. Individuals in jobs at this level are often responsible for actively documenting, monitoring, and controlling expenditures. Incumbents may recommend minor expenditures, but have no substantive authority over budgets.
