Administrative Assistant, Comedic Arts

Emerson College • Boston, MA

410d • $44,928 - $53,872 • Remote

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant for the Comedic Arts program at Emerson College plays a crucial role in supporting the program's leadership and ensuring smooth operations. This position involves managing communications, scheduling, event planning, and providing administrative support to enhance the educational experience for students and faculty in the interdisciplinary Comedic Arts program.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in the Arts is strongly preferred or 2 years of work experience in the Arts serves as equivalent experience.
• Two years of working in the administrative field.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize current office software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite software is required.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Design and basic coding skills are a plus.
• Fluency with social media and willingness to learn about current trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings.
• Manage program correspondence and communication with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Assist with course scheduling.
• Facilitate communication between the Comedic Arts program and academic departments.
• Provide support for events and public programs at both Boston & ELA campuses.
• Support admissions efforts by corresponding with prospective students and attending events as needed.
• Assist with travel arrangements and purchasing supplies.
• Assist the Comedic Arts Curriculum Committee by scheduling meetings and organizing files.
• Coordinate peer mentorship programming and oversee Graduate Student Assistant work.
• Maintain and update the Comedic Arts Shared Drive.
• Liaison between administration, faculty, and students in the Comedic Arts Conservatory Program.

Benefits

• Outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses.
• Dental plans.
• Generous time-off programs.
• 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Commuter offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees