Administrative Support Associate

The Department of Theatre and Dance, located within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, is a program involving the study and performance of theatrical works, dance, and related performance arts materials. Its purpose is to provide a stimulating academic and artistic environment, which advocates the pursuit, acquisition and practical application of knowledge and skills emphasizing the interdependence of theatre with the culturally diverse world of ideas and actions.

It offers five concentration including theatre education and dance education. lt currently has three full-time-faculty members, one fixed term faculty member, one art production specialist, and one full-time secretary. With a rigorous curriculum, the unit produces two main stage productions and a dance recital each semester and a number of studio and lab productions in additional to participating in several theatre festivals and competitions.

Primary Purpose of Position

The position is responsible for a variety of professional, technical, financial, and administrative support duties in the Department of Theatre and Dance. More specifically, the position is responsible for office, budget, calendar, box office, facility, production, and data management while providing administrative support to the chairperson and faculty.

Additional administrative aspects include purchasing, budgeting, and coordinating public relations of theatrical productions and events as well as providing administration support for departmental reports, travel authorizations, weekly meetings (accompanying minutes). The technological aspect involves the maintenance, operation, and inventory of office and theatrical equipment. Additionally, this position serves as an internal/external liaison between department and faculty/students/university administration/community. The position requires the ability to learn and possess thorough knowledge of artistic concepts, departmental functions, and university policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of Student Banner or an equivalent system; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Applications; knowledge of retention issues and strategies pertaining to participants and of post-secondary institutional and community resources; knowledge of budget and office management; knowledge of assessing and evaluating programs; knowledge of writing reports; knowledge of planning special events and meetings; ability to work with minority students; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent editing skills; great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment.

Minimum Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Work Hours Monday - Friday 8-5 (some evening and weekend work is required) Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No Campus Security Authority Designated Position Yes