Band Staff, Administrative Assistant

Posting Details

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Working Title Band Staff, Administrative Assistant Location Boone, NC Position Number N27860 Department School Of Music - 270000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Essential Job Functions

Administrative Assistant duties

Assist the Bands and Orchestra faculty with:

Budgeting and purchasing.

• Coordinate purchasing with the band directors and budget officer to ensure compliance with university purchasing rules

• Must keep accurate and up to date records

• Must regularly communicate with the business officer of the Hayes School of Music

• Publicity

• Coordinate with the Communications Director of the Hayes School of Music for producing advertisements for Bands and Orchestra performances

• Coordinate with the Hayes School of Music Administrative Assistants to create and file programs for all Bands and Orchestra performances

• Coordinate projects with the Bands Media Team to create content for advertisement

• Coordinate travel for bands and faculty.

• Work with athletics to coordinate travel plans for bowl games and basketball band tournament travel.

• Coordinate clinics for bands and orchestra faculty.

• Coordinate other ensemble travel activities as needed including but not limited to:

• Conference travel

• Recruiting tours

• Other duties as assigned by the Bands and Orchestra faculty.

• Coordinate projects with the Graduate Teaching Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business experience with a music degree, music experience with a business degree, or equivalent experience in administrative duties within an office setting.
• 1-2 years of prior work experience in an office setting.

Work Schedule/Hours

Flexible hours Monday-Friday.

Number of Hours Per Week No more than 16 hours per week on average for 49 weeks. Number of Months Per Year 11 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range $17.50 per hour

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 04/06/2026 Closing Date 04/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit Cover Letter, Resume and a List of 3 professional references with contact information included

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53670 Posting Number 201500019P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References with Contact Information
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents