Admissions Assistant, Temporary

Job Description

Description:

The Admissions Office is seeking to hire a Temporary Office Assistant. The Temporary Admissions Office Assistant reports to the Director of Music Admissions & Associate Director of Music Admissions. This position provides friendly and professional administrative and operational support in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment. Juilliard Admissions receives and processes about 5,000 applications and manages on-site auditions for almost 1,400 music applicants and about 2,700 dance and drama applicants. Application review and interview scheduling are ongoing. Therefore, timely submission of materials is strongly encouraged.


This is a full-time, temporary, hourly position, paid hourly at $22.66/hour, and eligible for overtime. The shift schedule is as follows:

• August 17, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter, ideally by September 1) through April 9, 2027. The employment period may be extended beyond April 9, 2027, should the Office of Admissions need further support. This longer-term temp must be available for both acting and music & dance auditions (see dates below).

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references.


The Office of Admissions is a public facing team and welcomes visitors from across the globe to our campus. Therefore, a successful candidate is expected to work in the office for the full duration of employment. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.


This position is required to be available for all audition days, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights. Schedule adjustments will be made to stay within a 40-hour workweek. However, if adjustments are not possible due to the workload, overtime hours will be paid per institutional policy. The successful candidate must commit to the full duration of the work period according to the schedule they are hired for, and must be available to work all audition dates, consistent with their position, as follows:

• December 12-14, 2026 (music)
• Weekends in January (acting)
• February 26-March 5, 2027 (music & dance)

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director & Associate Director of Music Admissions, the Temporary Admissions Assistant:

• Assists in preparing for college division auditions, including organizing audition materials, proof-reading audition schedules, etc.
• Assists the Admissions team in working with faculty leading up to and on the audition days, updating and maintaining the applicant database, reviewing applicant files for completion of required material and verification of all data for admission statuses
• Assists in directing seasonal student workers in their duties.
• Supports the Admissions Coordinator, Operations, including front desk coverage, opening, sorting, and distributing mail, processing a high volume of application materials, data entry, responding to general email inquiries, assisting and supporting work-study students, and phone and reception coverage as needed
• Assists in reading application materials
• Supports other Admissions areas, as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in an office environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Collaborative disposition and demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional environment
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure
• Adept in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to maintaining a positive attitude, professional appearance, and behavior consistent with the values of Juilliard
• Cultural competency; respect and ease dealing with people from varied backgrounds, belief systems, and orientations

Preferred Background:

• Degree in a performing arts field or arts administration
• Previous experience working in college admissions for the performing arts
• Knowledge of the Technolutions Slate database

This description provides the key responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet The Juilliard School's goals.


Why work for Juilliard?

At Juilliard, you don't just work in the arts-you're immersed in them.

• Exclusive access to world-class performances - As a Juilliard employee, enjoy complimentary admission to all Juilliard performances and experience extraordinary talent up close in the building where you work.
• One of NYC's premier cultural hubs - Located at Lincoln Center, you'll benefit from significant day-of ticket discounts to performances across our renowned partner organizations.
• Support for your long-term goals - Juilliard contributes to your 403(b), helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous Time-Off - We offer a generous paid time-off policy, plus a winter break and Summer Fridays to help you rest and stay energized.
• Continue learning and growing - Full-time staff are eligible for tuition remission for Juilliard Extension classes, offering a unique opportunity to develop new skills or deepen your connection to the arts.
• A high-performing, mission-driven environment -
  Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing the performing arts.
• A workplace grounded in respect and connection - Be part of a community where people support one another, value diverse perspectives, and contribute to a welcoming and engaged workplace.

Make your career part of something extraordinary.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.