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The John Cooper School is seeking a full time Performing Arts Administrative Assistant.  Qualified candidates will possess well-developed communication and organizational skills whether in person, via phone, or in writing as well as strong computer/technology skills including those listed below. The candidate must be well organized and have the ability to balance a variety of tasks. In addition, candidates must be dedicated to the confidentiality and appropriate management of information for The John Cooper School students, parents, faculty, and staff.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• Experience with graphics software - Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Willingness and ability to learn technology on demand
• Administrative experience
• Experience in a school preferred
• College degree or professional training preferred (Certified Administrative Professional)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and secretarial support for the Performing Arts team
• Assists with Glenn Performing Arts Center (GPAC) building scheduling and communications
• Assists Director of Performing Arts as House Manager for all major events in GPAC (requires evening/weekend availability, generally 1 weekend and 1-2 evenings per month)
• Facilitates departmental printed programs for performances with directors
• Manages online ticketing software for ticketed GPAC events

• Maintains GPAC teacher workroom and student lost and found items
• Assists Middle School and Upper School office with attendance records
• Works with the administrative team and Fine Arts Council to plan special events
• Answers phone and handles inquiries from parents, students, faculty and staff as appropriate
• Provides administrative support on other projects as required
• Performs other school duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with deadlines
• Be a proactive thinker
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software
• Willingness and ability to learn technology on demand
• Available occasional nights and weekends to serve as House Manager for GPAC productions.
• This is a 10-month position

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter and references to: Human Resources, The John Cooper School email:  humanresources@johncooper.org.

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body.  The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.

About The John Cooper School

School Type: Independent, college preparatory, non-sectarian, non-profit, co-educational day school for grades PK through 12Founded: 1988; first graduating class – 1994; alumni - 1,479Location: The Woodlands, TX, a planned community 40 miles north of HoustonAccreditation: Accredited by The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS); member of The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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