The Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College SUNY seeks a Conservatory Coordinator to work as the confidential assistant to the Director of Dance. Responsibilities include: serving as the Fiscal Officer and Accounts Manager for the Conservatory; supervising faculty/staff reviews, promotion requests, appointments, terminations etc.; preparing all Personnel Action Forms in compliance with College requirements; assisting the Conservatory Board of Study with correspondence, confidential letters, letters of recommendation and keeping the Board of Study record books; administering student exchange programs, accessing and processing funds for the regional out-of town audition tour; preparing and executing contracts and appropriate payment forms for all persons/vendors doing work for the Conservatory; coordinating Friends of Dance membership and correspondence; assisting in grant writing as requested by the Director; executing scholarship awards and communication; assisting at on-campus auditions; representing the Conservatory at Admission and/or other College functions; participating in orientation for new students; managing Conservatory Public Relations and Marketing; managing web content and coordinating the room management system..

 

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the ability to coordinate among various departments; the ability to complete work in a timely manner; excellent organizational, written and verbal communications skills as well as customer service skills; professional experience in accounting/book-keeping; experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising, publicity and artistic design and graphic desk-top publishing skills. Also, computer knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office (including Excel and Access), Quicken or similar program are essential.

 

An undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of related experience are preferred. In addition, knowledge of dance, dance studios and dance performance is a plus.

 

To apply for this position, please visit our Purchase College Job Vacancy website at https://jobs.purchase.edu and complete an on-line application. You must attach the following documents to your application: Cover letter and resume.

 

Purchase College SUNY is an AA/EEO employer