Job DescriptionDescription: The Administrative Assistant for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Initiatives supports the administrative functions of the Juilliard's Office of EDIB Initiatives. As a member of the Office of the President, the Administrative Assistant works alongside the Director of EDIB Initiatives, the Program Manager for EDIB Partnerships and Access, and the Program Manager for EDIB Research and Strategy to manage key office functions and assist in the execution of programming, meetings, and community building events. A successful candidate will be able to contribute excellent social, organizational, and creative skill to a small and highly visible office that serves the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members of The Juilliard School. The salary for this role is $25 per hour. This role is part-time & temporary, working 25-29 hours per week until May 30, 2024, with opportunity for extension. About the Department: The Office of EDIB Initiatives creates community events, develops capacity building programs, and advises on policy and procedure in service of enlivening Juilliard's core value of EDIB for its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Working at JuilliardFounded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee the logistics of events and programs including budgeting, communication, and evaluation;
- Manage the office calendar, meetings minutes, and shared folder;
- Maintain office program tracking systems;
- Support ongoing development of the office's end of year report;
- Collaborate with various departments to develop and support EDIB engagement initiatives school-wide;
- Support an annual Lincoln Center-wide conference;
- Maintain flexibility to respond to the EDIB opportunities of a vibrant artistic community.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- One year of experience in arts administration
- Strong organizational skills and ability to complete projects in a demanding work environment
- Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office suite and design tools
- Clear, professional, and timely written and verbal communication skills
- A friendly and caring demeanor for greeting visitors
- Interest and excitement for institutional EDIB work
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a majority of days spent in-person
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Preferred Background:
*Please note that submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants.Nondiscrimination Policy:The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.