Summer Programs Hiring and Onboarding Assistant (Temporary)

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Summer Programs Administrative Hiring to join our dynamic team. This vital role supports the successful execution of our Summer Programs by assisting with reference checks for temporary roles, managing housing placement for eligible temporary staff, and handling necessary follow-up administrative tasks essential to completing the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Reference Checks: Conduct thorough reference checks for potential temporary staff, ensuring a high standard of recruitment and maintaining the integrity of Berklee’s hiring process.

• Housing Placement: Coordinate the housing assignments for eligible temporary staff, managing logistics to ensure accommodations that meet the needs of our diverse team.

• Administrative Support: Assist with various administrative duties related to the hiring process, including but not limited to, document management, data entry, and communication with candidates and human resources.

• Onboarding: Ensure all post-hiring processes are completed efficiently, including the verification of employment documentation, updating records, and addressing any inquiries related to housing or employment status.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Human Resources and Summer Programs teams to streamline the hiring process, contribute to team meetings, and support broader departmental objectives.

Qualifications:

• Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in data entry and managing digital records. Spreadsheet application skills (e.g., Excel, Sheets) ideal.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly, demonstrating good judgment in handling sensitive and sometimes confidential information.

• Team Player: A collaborative mindset with a willingness to contribute positively to the team and program objectives.

About Berklee’s Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs Division

Berklee’s division of Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs (POPP) is at the forefront of contemporary music education worldwide, serving more than 3.5 million students to date. Currently comprising Berklee Online, Berklee Summer Programs, and Berklee Press, POPP is shaping the key players of tomorrow’s music industry through innovative study in performance, production, business, theater, dance, and more. Students emerge from programs with a professional portfolio, practical job skills, and a strong sense of community. Through internationally acclaimed online courses and degree programs, intensive summer programs and workshops, textbooks that are the definitive source on their subjects, and emerging K-12 offerings, POPP brings the best of Berklee to students all over the world, no matter their ability, background, or level of experience.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee : 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)