Visual & Performing Arts Department Assistant

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Position Title

Visual & Performing Arts Department Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FT/PT

Part Time

Hours Per Week

20

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (Fall and Spring semesters)

Position Salary Range

$17/hr

Summary

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.

Essential Role Responsibilities

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

• monitor visual and performing arts help desk
• provide access to studios and practice areas by signing out access keys
• check out and check in equipment
• scheduling studio spaces
• general studio upkeep, piano and prop room upkeep
• supporting faculty’s and departments’ special projects
• creation of basic signage
• clerical tasks

Minimum Education Required

High School or equivalent

Experience Required

• a background and basic knowledge in an area of visual or performing arts.
• Strong organizational skills
• General computer skills (MS Office, Google Docs, etc.)
• Ability to lift 20-25 pounds

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Division

Teaching & Learning Services

Department

Liberal Studies

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NB303P

Number of Vacancies

1

Best Consideration Date

07/27/2026

Job Open Date

07/06/2026

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?

No

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

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).

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5957

EEO Statement

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. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.