Arts Administration Department Assistant

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City seeks an Arts Administration Department Assistant to support front desk operations, customer service and administrative tasks within the department.

The role focuses on assisting students, faculty, staff and the public via phone, email and in-person interactions, with hours 10-12 per week and on-campus duties in the Arts Administration unit.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Gmail and Google Docs preferred.
• Email and internet use, and proofreading skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly and helpful atmosphere for students and visitors to Arts Administration.
• Greet visitors, answer multi-line phones, and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Gmail

Google Docs

Proofreading

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Calm in fast-paced environments

Tools

Department-specific software

Job description

Arts Administration Department Assistant

Theatre, Dance, & Arts Administration

Details:

• Category: On-Campus
• Openings: Multiple
• Position Type: Student Hourly
• Work Hours: 10-12
• Wage: $12.00
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The Department Assistant provides essential support by handling front desk operations, customer service, and administrative tasks within the department. This role focuses on assisting students, faculty, staff, and the general public through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a friendly and helpful atmosphere for students and visitors to Arts Administration.
• Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering multi-line phones, and responding to emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Deliver on campus paperwork, answer questions, update websites, calendars, input information, proofread, and assist graduate students, as well as other duties as assigned within the Arts Administration department.
• Hours scheduled each semester with consideration of the student's class schedule.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Docs is preferred. Familiarity with department-specific software is a plus.
• Email and internet, knowledge of the English language and proofreading skills helpful.
• Responsible, mature, neat in appearance, and have a congenial personality.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently while completing assigned projects.
• Ability to function calmly in a fast-paced, busy environment with multiple phone lines and a steady flow of students and visitors.