The Juilliard School
New York , NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Jessica Rothbart

DESCRIPTION

Overview:

The Artistic Programs Assistant works with the Director of Artistic and Curricular Planning to implement the division’s long-term goals and to realize programming initiatives of the Dean and Director of the division. In addition to supporting artistic activity, this staff member is a primary writer and proofreader for divisional content.

This position is on-site, Monday through Friday, with weekend and evening assistance needed on occasion. Hybrid schedule is not available for this role. The annual salary for this role is $52,000.

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 excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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

Role Responsibilities:

• Draft and proofread divisional correspondence
• Assist with season planning by creating season synopses, managing script acquisition, creating cast lists, maintaining casting records, etc.
• Spearhead yearly revisions of Student, Faculty, Playwrights, and Project Director Handbooks and online orientation material
• Create, write, and edit divisional alumni newsletter
• Collaborate with Alumni Office on publicity and outreach
• Write the alumni news for the Juilliard Journal
• Create and monitor divisional Juilliard Journal content
• Coordinate edits of text and layout for the Division’s website
• Work with Juilliard’s Development and Special Events teams on special events and performances throughout the year, including alumni gatherings, donor events, Convocation and Commencement, etc.
• Coordinate faculty and student participation in special events
• Respond to outside submissions of plays, projects, and résumés
• Conduct research for Dean and Director, as requested
• Provide general administrative help and pitch in as needed for Drama Division activities, including auditions
• Assist in planning and execution of Drama Division special events, including the Juilliard Jam, Open House, Community Meetings, Playwright/Director Mixers
• Assist with curriculum documentation for Academic Affairs, including course catalog updates, course description updates, and syllabi retrieval and submission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree; equivalent experience considered as a substitute
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and social media platforms
• Comprehensive understanding of grammar combined with excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to spearhead projects, think strategically to solve problems, look at the big picture, and maintain astute attention to detail
• Capability to work collaboratively as part of and in a team setting with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining flexibility, patience, and good humor
• High motivation to learn and apply the division’s style in the work
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Understanding of the mission of The Juilliard School as well as the School’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Must exercise excellent judgment and proceed at all times with integrity and discretion
• The successful candidate must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, and have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact

Preferred Background:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with arts administration and/or special events
• Strong theater background

*Please note that submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants.

Probationary Period

The probationary period spans six months from the date of hire. The probationary period is a trial period during which time the employee's supervisor considers whether the employee is meeting the standards and expectations of the job and if the School should retain the employee as a "regular" employee.

During the probationary period, the supervisor will evaluate the employee's ability to learn and perform job duties, quality of work, productivity, work habits, cooperation, attendance (exclusive of any job-protected time off), punctuality (exclusive of any job-protected time off), and other standards and expectations specific to the employee's work situation.

Where the employee is not meeting the requirements of the job during the probationary period, the employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. The employee's employment during the probationary period and, if applicable, thereafter is at all times at-will. See below for description of at will employment.

At-Will Employment

As an at–will employee, please be advised that there is no guarantee of your continued employment nor is it for any definite term, regardless of any other oral or written statement by any Juilliard employee or representative. This means that you or Juilliard has the right to end the employment relationship at any time and with or without cause or reason. This at–will employment relationship will remain in effect notwithstanding successful completion of any applicable probationary period or any changes in your position, title, compensation or other terms or conditions of your employment with Juilliard, unless a written employment contract is entered into by an authorized human resources or legal representative of the School, or you become covered by a collective bargaining agreement which provides otherwise.

Benefits Offerings:

The Juilliard School provides competitive compensation and generous perks and benefits for all eligible employees.

*Benefit offerings may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement annuity plan with a generous employer contribution
• Optional, supplemental tax-deferred 403(b) retirement annuity plan
• Substantial paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 29 paid School holidays
• Long-term disability coverage and salary continuation
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Employee Wellness at the forefront:
  • Employee Assistance Programs provide confidential support, guidance, and resources to assist faculty and staff and immediate family members in the prevention, early intervention and resolution of problems that may impact someone personally or professionally.
  • Headspace - access to guided meditations, animations, articles and videos that helps users take care of their mind, at work and at home.
• Tuition-free Extension classes – enroll in Juilliard non-credit earning, non-degree seeking classes at Juilliard! Interested in taking voice lessons? Or do you want to learn to play the piano or guitar? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to dance ballet? Or you’re interested in the history of music? There are a vast array of options for you to immerse yourself in the Juilliard culture.
• Tickets to Juilliard performances are available free of charge, depending on availability (certain exclusions apply)
• 15% discount for staff at the Juilliard Store

Nondiscrimination Policy:

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.

SALARY

$52,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year

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