VCUarts Music and Performing Arts - Office Assistant
The School of the Arts invites applications for the position of
Office Assistant that supports the Department of Music and the
Department of Theatre and Dance, in the Performing Arts
Group.
The Office Assistant performs a range of basic office support
activities for the Departments, such as answering phones and
directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, answering
questions and performing routine administrative work as
assigned.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represents the Department of Music and the Department of
Theatre and Dance in the most positive manner with prospective and
current, students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and all other
members of the VCUarts community.
Coordinates internal communications, answers telephones, routes
calls, takes messages, and provides general information; greets and
directs visitors; answers routine inquiries; maintains log of
inquiries as required.
Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence and
other material to department staff/faculty.
Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files,
records, and/or other documents.
Performs specialized services of a routine
clerical/administrative nature in strict accordance with
established procedural guidelines, as appropriate to the
position.
Schedules or assists in scheduling appointments, meetings,
and/or student-related events, as appropriate to the
position.
In concert with the Music Chair and the Admissions
Coordinators, facilitates and attends Audition Days for the
Department of Music and communicates with prospective students on
audition-related questions as well as ensuring appropriate
recruitment and admissions materials are available.
Assists with event preparation for the Department of Music and
provides general administrative support for the Chair of the
Department of Music.
Maintains and orders office supplies and monitors the overall
appearance of the office space and facilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education,
experience, and training
- Experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment
of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and
experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at
VCU
- Documented Musical experience or background
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in a similar role
Salary Range: $20-$23 per hour
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of
benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the
benefits
website for information on benefits eligibility according to
employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 29 hours per week on average
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Slotting: H - Sr Administrative Assistant GA 1
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 28, 2026
Contact Information:
Contact Name: VCUarts HR
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu
