Affiliated Office Address Batlimore, MD, United States Requisition
ID 121946
Date Created July 27, 2026 Job Family Administrative Services Job Subfamily General Admin Suppt Job Function Clerical/Administrative Support Exempt Status Non-Exempt Shift Type Casual / On Call Schedule Monday
- Thursday, 4pm
- 8pm Worksite 07-
MD:
Peabody Institute Work Modality On-site:
90-100% of hours worked on-site We are seeking an Office Assistant who will provide general clerical and administrative support to the assigned office or department. The Office Assistant for the Towson Preparatory will be the point person for operations at the Peabody Towson Preparatory on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some weekend hours (as needed), providing a variety of customer service functions for faculty, students, and parents. Duties include securely opening and closing the building, greeting and directing students and parents, managing the children and traffic as needed, supporting faculty with administrative needs, monitoring the building and studios, assisting with set up and running of special events, such as recitals, performing various administrative tasks such as entering information into the scheduling software, using various software such as Outlook email system, Microsoft Suite, ArtsVision and other JHU software applications. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Maintain calendar and schedule appointments and meetings. Complete various requests for office supplies and equipment. Assist with preparation of correspondence, manuscripts, and grant proposals. Type, format, edit, and proof materials and communications. Support the coordination and execution of special events. Make routine travel and hotel accommodations. Organize and maintain paper and electronic files. Perform data entry. Open, sort and screen mail. Support and organize various office activities and/or priorities. Collect documents and scan physical documents into digital formats. Resolve inquiries and advise on university procedures as needed. Greet and assist visitors and customers. Answer telephone, screen and assist callers, and relay messages. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above Serve as the friendly first point of contact for faculty and students. Responsible for the timely opening of the building and facilitate the start-up of operations. Assist Peabody Security in ensuring the safety of the building for Preparatory students, faculty and staff. Assist parents, students, and general public with questions. Maintain the special events calendar for events held at the Towson Campus. Create and maintain room schedules. On call or non-standard work hour requirements Regular schedule is Monday
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Six months of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications Some experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency Calendar Management
- Developing Customer Service
- Developing Data Entry
- Developing Electronic Office Tools
- Developing Event Coordination
- Developing Office Procedures
- Developing Oral and Written Communications
- Developing Record Keeping
Developing Classified Title:
Office Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Office Assistant- (Towson Preparatory)
Role/Level/Range:
ATO 37.5/02/OC
Starting Salary Range:
$15.70
25 HRLY ($17.50 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual /
On Call Schedule:
Monday
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Location:
Peabody Institute Department name: Peabody Preparatory Personnel area: Peabody Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula:
30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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//www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
