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Dordt University · 1 month ago

Theatre Arts Administrative Assistant

Sioux Center, IA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Dordt University is a higher education institution that is seeking a Theatre Arts Administrative Assistant. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Theatre Arts department, facilitating communication, and coordinating departmental activities and events.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provides clerical, communication, and logistical support to department faculty and staff in course-related materials, production-related materials, marketing, and recruitment, among others

Coordinates patron relations and development in consultation with department faculty and staff

Understands and makes effective use of systems and platforms used by the department: ticketing, Oracle, Canvas, Flickr, Canva, etc

Manages all aspects of the Box Office and supervises Box Office assistants

Responsible for all aspects of Front of House for all events

Trains and manages Front of House staff for events

Supervises two department student assistants

Manages and coordinates schedules and calendars for spaces

Coordinate event planning and management, including organizing travel and accommodations for departmental conferences, supporting internal department workshops, productions, and receptions, assisting with scheduling and logistics for company meetings, and coordinating with vendors for services and supplies

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Event planningBox Office managementAdministrative supportMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime management

Required

A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and the ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively

Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university

Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information)

Associate's or bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Strong administrative abilities in basic office procedures and using technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple demands simultaneously

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and promote teamwork

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with particular emphasis on professional email correspondence and clear, courteous communication with students and faculty

Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time efficiently