Administrative Assistant - Department of Music

Mississippi College PA; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Christian University’s Department of Music is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a full-time role. This position provides essential administrative and operational support, helping maintain smooth department functions and supporting the mission through teamwork with students, faculty, and staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a professional demeanor and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in office administration or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office and administrative support for the department, manage records, correspondence, and scheduling.
• Coordinate concerts, recitals, and events, including program printing and ticketing where needed.
• Support prospective and current students with auditions, scholarships, and office-related inquiries.
• Assist faculty and department chair with travel logistics, document prep, and guest hospitality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Department of Music

The Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. This position provides administrative, operational, and organizational support for the department. The successful candidate will exemplify a personal and active Christian faith while working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to support the department's mission and ensure its smooth and efficient operation. This position reports to the chair of the Department of Music.

Responsibilities

Departmental Operations

Provide general office and administrative support, manage department correspondence, maintain records, process basic office orders and receipts, and assist with course scheduling and student registration.

Event Coordination

Facilitate logistics for concerts, recitals, and special events in the Aven Fine Arts Building and other campus performance spaces. Assist with program printing, space scheduling, ticketing, basic marketing, and reception setup.

Student Support

Serve as a welcoming point of contact for prospective and current students. Assist with audition days, track prospective student outreach, help process scholarship communications, and supervise student office workers.

Faculty/Guest Hospitality

Assist music faculty and the department chair with day-to-day office needs, document preparation, ensemble travel/event logistical details, and welcoming guests to the department.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in office administration, customer service, hospitality, higher education, or another related field is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and computer applications.

Committed to working in a collegial environment marked by Christian hospitality.

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