The Department of Performing and Media Arts is housed within the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Its walls encompass the elements needed for teaching and performance in theatre, film, and media and dance: four performance spaces; dance and theatre rehearsal studios; a sound stage; scenery, costume and prop shops; sound and lighting design studios; and film editing and production suites. The Schwartz Center serves as a catalyst for the creative and intellectual endeavors of the many talented students, faculty and staff at Cornell.

The department leads students from all disciplines through artistic and scholarly explorations of live and mediated forms of creativity and expression. Students are challenged to think creatively, critically, and historically about the world around them as they identify and interpret the power of image, sound, gesture, and movement and cultivate their own artistic and academic voices.

   

The Assistant Manager of Finance and Human Resources manages the financial and human resource functions in the Department of Performing and Media Arts, which houses a complicated and active performance and production schedule as well as a vibrant academic community. With oversight from the Senior Department Manager, this position prepares the annual budget; processes and oversees all financial transactions and reporting; monitors overall spending for consistency with department objectives and budget; and assures compliance with accounting standards/policies. In a team environment, prepares production budget for annual season of performances and events; monitors expenditures against budget; supports box office operations; initiates contact and negotiates and administers contracts with artists and companies.

This position manages the academic (~25 professorial, RTE and visiting) and nonacademic staff appointments (a staff of 16, including 9- and 10-month employees), reappointments, reclassifications, and terminations; prepares position descriptions and job postings. Participates in interviewing, hiring of administrative staff. Supports academic search committees and prepares required reporting, processes and tracks faculty appointments. Creates student job requisitions, appoints and tracks temporary student hires and coordinates timecard approvals.

In addition to being the primary resource for faculty & staff on broad range of university, college and department financial and HR-related policies and procedures and training new faculty and staff in those procedures, this position tracks donations and helps develop the department’s alumni community. The Assistant Manager supervises and trains the Front Office Administrative Assistant, who provides financial support to the department, and assists the Senior Department Manager on special projects as needed.

While this position requires being in the office for the majority of the time, some regularly performed remote work is possible.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.  Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals. BA required, and/or 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination.Superior organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities in addition to ability to anticipate and resolve problems as they arise; able to function well in a busy environment.Business generalist skills including budgeting and accounting, cash management, marketing, contracting, supervisory experienceEffective communication skills, and ability to handle sensitive matters with tact.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, March 5th. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

   

University Job Title:

Administrator II

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,035.00 - $67,938.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Tara Wilder

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2025-02-12