Office Coordinator Visual and Performing Arts

Founded in 1887 Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked student-centered institution educating approximately 2350 undergraduate and 1150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the Universitys commitment to challenge convention and change our world and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clarks many national and international distinctions including innovation community engagement and impact as a top green campus and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester Massachusetts a dynamic diverse city on the rise. The second largest city in New England Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities its thriving cultural scene and as a vibrant food hub.

Reporting to the Department Administrator the Office Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Visual and Performing Arts department. This position will provide administrative support to the V & PA department; will act as the first point of contact to faculty staff students and visitors to the V & PA office in the Traina Center; will assist faculty with course preparations; will hire train supervise student workers in front office; will manage an oversee all mail services for department manage and oversee all schedules and administration of C -Board and schedule student workers for front desk. Additional administrative duties as necessary.

Department Office Coordination/Work

• Act as first point of contact in the V & PA front main office for faculty students staff perspective students & families and visitors to the Traina Center
• Manage and Coordinate V & PA front office in the Traina Center home to 12 FT faculty 12-15 PT faculty and hundreds of students and visitors daily
• Maintain a professional environment at the front desk while juggling multiple tasks and inquires
• Direct public inquires to appropriate programs and University contacts
• Respond to V & PA written and electronic queries
• Coordinate and manage maintenance for department equipment (printers scanners copiers)
• Manage Flotech relations and offer support with contract and repairs
• Provide support to FT (20) and PT (40) V & PA faculty with course preparations and manage the rerouting of any preparation work that needs to be sent up to the Resource Library campus print shop or off campus printer
• Manage and complete copying and scanning requests for faculty and staff
• Manage office supply levels and coordinate office supplies for department
• Assist Dept. Administrator in copying/filing and data of confidential COP cases
• Take and route facilities maintenance issues for Traina Center to proper University departments
• Manage and maintain files for all electronic course evaluations (UWTE)
• Maintain all departmental non-confidential files
• Other duties as necessary

Student Management

• Mange job postings in Handshake for student employment front desk position and other V&PA student positions when needed
• Serve as support for faculty posting on Handshake and submitting work hire forms/time sheets
• Oversee the keys to proctored spaces during work hours and hand out keys in accordance with the list of permitted students
• Review all applicants and set up interviews with potential student candidates
• Hire and train students to work at busy front desk in the Traina Center
• Create every semester student schedule for evening office assistants
• Collaborate with the V&PA Building Manager to create every semester student schedule for evening and weekend security proctors
• Monitor pre-set student worker budget for front desk workers
• Provide training and support for posting student employment on Handshake and with the submitting of student work hire forms in Interview Exchange
• Serve as proxy for Department Administrator on time sheet approval for all V & PA student workers (approximately 125 positions)

Department Mail Operations

• Manage and coordinate the transfer of all mail delivery to 92 Downing St.
• Manage all aspects of mail delivery from USPS and independent delivery services
• Manage and supervise mail delivery to all V & PA buildings
• Manage and coordinate schedule for USP and all independent delivery services to mirror work hours and building hours

Department C - Board Operations

• Manage and input all door schedules throughout academic year
• Serve as department contact with One Card office

Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus

• Bachelors degree (preferred) or Associates degree
• 2-4 years professional office administration experience with a strong customer service experience required; experience with higher education preferred
• Background in the visual or performing arts preferred
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products: Word Access Excel and Outlook required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks with interruptions
• Proven attention to detail and methods for ensuring accuracy
• Proven ability to independently and effectively meet deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Experience with various technical data bases related to purchasing: - e -procurement systems (ex. Smart Buy Plus) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to multi task while maintaining professional demeanor
• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times; ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and tact
• Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus
• Must have ability to regularly lift 50lbs bend stoop and twist on a daily basis; able to stand walk or sit for extended periods of time; able to climb stairs

Expected Hiring Range: $15.00to $21.54 per hour

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget internal equity and the selected candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark Universitys good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clarks compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences perspectives and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and if applicable part-time employees that include; paid time off generous retirement plan group health and dental insurance life insurance and tuition along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visithere.

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• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Clark University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.