Assistant to The Co-Director

Job description

Position: Assistant to the Co-Director Department: The Ailey School Reports To: Co-Director, The Ailey School Compensation: $60,000 ABOUT THE ROLE: The Assistant to the Co-Director of The Ailey School provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across the School’s programs and activities. This role manages scheduling, coordinates communications, and supports the execution of meetings, student-facing processes, performances, and special events. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, and internal departments, the Administrative Assistant helps ensure the School’s smooth and efficient operation. This is a high-volume, highly visible role that requires strong organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administrative Support - Manage the Co-Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments - Respond to and route internal and external correspondence; draft communications as needed - Serve as a liaison between the Co-Director, faculty, staff, students, and the general public - Prepare and distribute meeting materials, agendas, and internal communications - Sup...