Coordinator, Dance Division

Cora Dance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive performance access

Ticket discounts with partner venues

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission opportunities

Job summary

The Juilliard School in New York, NY, seeks a Dance Division Coordinator to manage events, meetings, and projects within the Dance Division. You will serve as a key contact for several departments and help run the Summer Dance Intensive and Juilliard Dance Experience Days.

You will report to the Administrative Director and support meetings, budgets, catering, and programming, with typical hours 9:00am–5:00pm and potential hybrid work as approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2–3 years of professional administrative experience in an arts organization or higher education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal organizational skills.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events as needed.
• Understanding of the college environment and the ability to relate to students, faculty and guests.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for the Dance Division with Alumni Affairs, including research and writing alumni news.
• Oversees dance concert ticket reservations and seating with Box Office and Concert Office.
• Manages RSVPs for student Choreographic Workshops and coordinates feedback.
• Compiles concert program information for major Division concerts.
• Organizes and executes Divisional Events including catering, room reservations, and invitations.
• Provides on‑site or planning support for events with Division students and Juilliard staff.
• Liaises with Office of Community Engagement to execute Community Engagement performances.
• Executes Juilliard Dance Experience Days with marketing, registration tracking and participant communications.
• Supports Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive enrollment processes and day‑to‑day operations.
• Supports special projects with Administrative Director and Division Staff as assigned.
• Performs other duties to support the Dance Division as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail‑oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Evening/weekend flexibility

Ability to work in college environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company: The Juilliard School
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $57,000-$59,000 per year

Description:

The Dance Division Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the events, meetings, and projects in the Dance Division in collaboration with the Division’s Directors. This role will also serve a primary contact for some departments within the institution for the Dance Division events as well as execute the Summer Dance Intensive and Juilliard Dance Experience Days.

The role reports to the Administrative Director.

The hours are typically 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri, some evenings & weekends may be required. Hybrid work may be possible as confirmed with the Administrative Director.

The salary for this role is $57,000-$59,000 per year. The start date for this role will be August 2026.

Working at Juilliard

Founded 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 community and culture.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary point of contact for the Dance Division with Alumni Affairs, including research and writing of the alumni news for the Juilliard Journal, alumni e‑newsletters, alumni Facebook group posting ideas, and keeping current the list of dance graduates professional roles
• Liaises with Box Office and the Concert Office to oversee dance concert ticket reservations and seating for students, faculty, choreographers, and VIPs
• Manages RSVPs for student Choreographic Workshops and assigns student choreographers with faculty for feedback as requested
• Compiles concert program information for major Division concerts
• Organizes and executes Divisional Events such as event nights and cast parties, including submission of catering orders, room reservations, set up memos, alcohol monitoring, sending invitations, etc.
• Provides on‑site or planning support for events which include dance division students, including Juilliard member events
• Liaises with Office of Community Engagement and Division’s Directors to execute Community Engagement performances
• Executes the Juilliard Dance Experience Days, including marketing plans, registration tracking and communication with participants, hirings, budget review, catering, and serves as primary contact for these events
• Supports the Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive with facilitating the enrollment process for participants, planning and execution of outings and events, and day‑to‑day operations.
• With the Administrative Director, supports special projects as required
• Other relevant duties and support of Dance Division Staff as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-3 years of professional administrative experience in an arts organization or higher education institution
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail‑oriented organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal organizational skills
• Ability to work evening and weekend events as needed
• Understanding of the college environment and the ability to relate and respond to student, faculty, and guest artist concerns while working to further the mission & vision of the Dean and Director

Preferred Background:

Experience with college‑level dance strongly preferred.

Why Work for Juilliard?

• Exclusive access to world‑class performances - As a Juilliard employee, enjoy complimentary admission to all Juilliard performances and experience extraordinary talent up close in the building where you work.
• One of NYC’s premier cultural hubs - Located at Lincoln Center, you’ll benefit from significant day‑of ticket discounts to performances across our renowned partner organizations.
• Support for your long‑term goals - Juilliard contributes to your 403(b) helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous Time‑Off - We offer a generous paid time‑off policy, plus a winter break and Summer Fridays to help you rest and stay energized.
• Continue learning and growing - Full‑time staff are eligible for tuition remission for Juilliard Extension classes, offering a unique opportunity to develop new skills or deepen your connection to the arts.
• A high‑performing, mission‑driven environment - Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing the performing arts.

Workplace Culture

A workplace grounded in respect and connection - Be part of a community where people support one another, value diverse perspectives, and contribute to a welcoming and engaged workplace.

Make your career part of something extraordinary.

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.

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