Assistant to Director

Assistant to the Director

Position within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film, a premier program in the Big Ten dedicated to nurturing the next generation of performers, filmmakers, and emerging media artists.

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the Director, managing calendars, communications, travel, scheduling, and office operations while serving as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate school meetings, events, special projects, and recruitment activities, including logistics, communications, materials preparation, and operational support.
• Support administrative and curricular processes related to student engagement, recruitment, faculty support, and school operations across theatre, film, and emerging media arts programs.
• Track and process expenses, travel, purchasing, and operational documentation while assisting with budget monitoring and administrative coordination.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem‑solving to support daily operations and strategic priorities of the school.

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of administrative support experience; OR associate degree plus four (4) years; OR high school diploma plus six (6) years of administrative support experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Strong organizational, customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for email, documents, spreadsheets, and virtual meeting platforms such as Teams or Zoom.

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, communication, business, or a related field.
• Experience working in an academic or performing arts environment.
• Experience and proficiency with website maintenance (including HTML) and/or software applications such as File Maker Pro, CASHNet, Slide Room, Mac OS, People Admin, MyRED, or similar programs.

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.
• Retirement plans with university match.

$22.50/hr minimum.

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