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Job Title: Student Rehearsal Director for the Dance Department
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: Semester
Contact Person/Supervisor: Heather Klopchin
Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The student rehearsal director will run rehearsals and help “clean” the dance work along with the student dancers in the piece.
Transferable Skills: Transferable skills provided by this position include: communication, collaboration, listening, leadership, problem solving, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Run rehearsals
-Help “clean” the dance work
-Assist students during rehearsals
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
-Dance experience beyond the beginning level in the genre of the piece being rehearsed
-The ability to demonstrate dance movement material accurately and clearly
-The ability to help students learn movement material during class
-Leadership and pedagogy skills to run rehearsals
-Interpersonal skills
-Be detailed oriented
-The ability to work independently with integrity
-Must have the rehearsal period free and attend all rehearsals
-Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual
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.