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Job Title
Theatre Arts Student Financial Admin. Assistant 25/26
Student Position Type
Non Federal Work Study/La Verne Work
Appointment Type
Part-Time
FTE
Work Schedule
Flexible Schedule working weekdays, some evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates can attend weekly production meetings.
Department Manager
Hiring Manager
Alan Tollefson
Number of Vacancies
2
Position Summary Information for Announcement
University Overview
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Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
Assist with day to day operations of the department including but not limited to: providing support for production including managing box office and front of house for our theatrical season.
Specific Duties
Box Office Management:
* Create events on eventbrite to manage ticket sales/reservations for our department productions
* Handle money and track revenue garnered from theatre productions and other ticketed events
* Produce box office reports
* Document work -updating the publicity handbook
Administrative support:
* Track expenses and reconcile accounts, collect receipts for our accounts and produce monthly reports.
* Manage contracts for outside providers ie. designers, visiting artists, and rental groups
* Generate pay advices for adjunct faculty.
* Document work-updating the publicity handbook
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of La Verne.
At minimum candidates must demonstrate a familiarity with some of the tools and techniques related to the theatre publicity such as computer software, video, or computer programming by providing a letter of recommendation that speaks to the candidates character and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have worked on more than one high school or college theatre production and can demonstrate requisite skills in graphics, writing , and video production by way of a portfolio or a letter of recommendation. This position requires patience, a sense of humor, and a sincere desire to help others achieve the highest levels of success in theatre production in order to foster life long learning, diversity, and community building.
Benefits Summary
Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.
Location
La Verne Main Campus
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Dailey Theatre
Physical Demands Summary
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
No
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Hiring Pay Rate
Hourly Rate
$17.40
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024-251443SE
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please be ready to articulate how your work in the theatre publicity can benefit our department and how this experience may relate to your future or immediate goals.
Open Date
08/08/2025
Close Date
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link
https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/14446