Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Theatre Arts Administrative Manager

Theatre Arts Administrative Manager reports to the Theatre Arts Department Chair while collaborating closely with other faculty and staff members in Theatre Arts to support the student-centered educational mission of the department. Candidates with an interest in educational theatre are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating communication among faculty, students, and college offices.
• Working in collaboration with Theatre Arts faculty and students on department projects and initiatives, including on social media.
• Creating the department’s weekly electronic newsletter, which includes designing graphics for non-mainstage theatre department events and activities (e.g., workshops; master classes; play festivals).
• Managing the administrative work of department office.
• Supervising student office workers.
• Utilizing department and college databases.
• Reviewing and processing purchase orders and requisitions, and submitting budget modifications as needed.
• Completing the hiring paperwork for all department adjuncts and student workers.
• Serving as point of contact for onboarding new adjuncts for paperwork and ongoing department information.
• Preparing department payroll information, in consultation with the Department Chair, and submitting payroll adjustments throughout the year.
• Serving as the Adjunct/Faculty liaison to the Payroll Department to ensure accurate payment history.
• Processing student registration requests in consultation with the Academic Advisement Office, Registrar’s Office, and Department Chair.
• Assisting with student program changes for production, and fielding general registration questions.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Chair for Production Pedagogy on the department production audition process.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong collaborative, organizational, and computer skills are necessary.
• Experience with designing marketing materials or social media content preferred.
• Previous administrative experience in higher education or an arts organization is preferred.
• This is a 12-month full-time position with a regular weekday work schedule. Availability to work occasional weekend or evening overtime hours could be necessary during production weeks.

Marymount Manhattan College is an independent liberal arts institution that offers a BA and multiple BFA degrees in Theatre. For information about the department click here.(opens in a new tab)

Application review begins January 10, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to diversity: https://www.mmm.edu/offices/presidents-office/diversity-inclusion(opens in a new tab)

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. To apply, please click here.

DURATION

Jan 27, 2025 -

SALARY

$59,000.00 – $59,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

https://www.mmm.edu/offices/human-resources/staff-positions.php