Administrative Assistant - Department of Music

About the role

The Department of Music at Mississippi Christian University is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant who provides administrative, operational and organizational support for the department. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to support the department's mission and ensure its smooth operation, reporting to the department chair.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Facilitate logistics for concerts, recitals and special events in the Aven Fine Arts Building and other campus performance spaces, including program printing, space scheduling, ticketing, basic marketing and reception setup.
• 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.
• Assist music faculty and the department chair with day-to-day office needs, document preparation, ensemble travel and event logistics, and welcome guests to the department.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience in office administration, customer service, hospitality, higher education or a related field.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to a collegial environment marked by Christian hospitality.

To apply, candidates create an account on the university's online application system, select the Staff application type, upload a cover letter and resume, and submit the application.