Departmental Assistant (Visual Arts & Performing Arts)

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The Departments of Visual Arts and Performing Arts are seeking individuals with visual or performing arts backgrounds who are interested in learning about the management and operations of academic art studios and theatre, dance, & music practice spaces.

The Departmental Assistant will support and aid the Visual Arts and Performing Arts Departments' students, faculty, and staff through the upkeep of studio spaces, practice rooms, studio maintenance, and facilitate studio and practice room access and scheduling.

One of the primary responsibilities of this position is to operate and monitor the Visual and Performing Arts Help Desk. This may also involve working with and overseeing student employees. Experienced staff members will have the opportunity to implement process improvements.

VAPA Help Desk operates M-F 10-6 throughout the Fall and Spring semester. The Departmental Assistant must be available to work their shifts during these hours.

Specific tasks will be assigned based upon individual studio needs but may include but not be limited to:

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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