What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Performing Arts & Theatre Institute at Sage - Russell Sage College position at Russell Sage College?
This administrative assistant supports the faculty and staff of the Performing Arts department and the Theatre Institute at Sage (TIS) in the daily operation of an active department, specifically focused on the Troy campus supporting the Theater and Musical Theater programs (collectively referred to as The Theatre Institute at Sage). The position provides the following administrative support:
- Scheduling of space for student use, campus events, and external rentals
- Maintaining of department budgets
- Purchasing of supplies
- Processing reimbursements and payments
- Hiring, training, and supervising work study students
- The position also supports the Theatre Institute at Sage, the college's educational theatre company in the following capacities:
- Occasional weekend and night shifts to manage the box office
- Familiarity with POS systems is ideal (TouchNet, Clover)
- Assisting in the designing, development, and distribution of posters, programs, and press releases
- Overseeing and training work study students to be Box Office and Front of House staff for shows
- Requesting and completing show licensing contracts
The estimated wage is $19.25 per hour for 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks (12 months).
Job Requirements:
A successful candidate will also have the following skills:
- Highly effective organizational skills
- A positive attitude and ability to collaborate with others
- Professionalism
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Experience with parts of the Adobe Design suite (Photoshop, Publisher, Express) and website design Previous experience working in a theatre environment (A B.A. in Theatre Arts or Business/Management)
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
- Applications accepted until position is filled.
- Reports to: Program Director of the Musical Theatre Department
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