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Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122566Date CreatedSeptember 24, 2026Job FamilyAdministrative ServicesJob SubfamilyGeneral Admin SupptJob FunctionClerical/Administrative SupportExempt StatusNon-ExemptShift TypeFull TimeSchedule37.5 hours per weekWorksite07-MD:Peabody InstituteWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteWe are seeking an Opera Department Coordinator who will provide administrative support and perform general office management duties necessary for the efficient operation of an office, unit, or program. The responsibilities of this role require significant collaboration and coordination with others.
This role manages the day-to-day operations of the Opera department. They collaborate with the Opera Program staff, and Peabody administration, on the scheduling of rehearsals, performances, and auditions; and supervises casual staff and student workers. The position also serves as liaison to the Concert and Ensemble Operations departments to coordinate all details for performances and events.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, support, and organize daily activities of the office, unit, or program.
- Manage team or individual calendars, plan and schedule meetings, and coordinate associated logistics.
- Prepare meeting materials (e.g., draft agenda, collect relevant information) and provide staff support for meetings. Record and draft meeting minutes, monitor and follow-up on action items.
- Coordinate and provide various general office services, e.g., payroll, purchasing, records control, office moves/renovations, repairs and maintenance.
- May serve as the liaison or contact with internal and external service providers.
- Identify and resolve administrative problems and issues.
- Analyze operating practices, processes and procedures (e.g., record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, workflow requirements).
- Develop and recommend administrative processes/procedures to assure efficiency in general office operations; interpret and communicate operating policies
- Develop and compile reports.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations.
- Assist with planning special events/functions, including workshops, conferences, etc.
- Perform non-routine and confidential administrative functions, as needed.
- Coordinate work assignments of students and/or temporary office support, as needed.
- Coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for events/functions.
- Assist with basic financial tasks, e.g. expense reports, invoices, reimbursements.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Responsible for the organization, planning, and execution of the Peabody Opera events in coordination with faculty, guest artists, and technical staff.
- Maintain accurate rehearsal and performance schedules for Opera activities in ArtsVision along with publishing a weekly department rehearsal schedule.
- Serve as first point of contact for all visiting artists. Manage all aspects of artist inquires including auditioning, teaching, masterclasses, travel and housing.
- Organize and manage props and costumes for the Opera Department.
On call or non-standard work hour requirements
- The schedule is variable, depending on the needs of the department, to include evening and weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Two years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in a music-related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience as a stage manager for theatre, music, or dance.
- Intermediate knowledge of the workings of managing a stage production.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Calendar Management - Intermediate
- Electronic Office Tools - Intermediate
- Event Coordination - Intermediate
- Financial Administration - Intermediate
- Meeting Coordination - Intermediate
- Office Procedures - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Organizational Skills - Intermediate
- Report Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Administrative Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Opera Department Coordinator (Peabody Opera Department)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE
Starting Salary Range: $18.65 - $34.75 HRLY ($53,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: Ensemble Operations
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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Accommodation Information
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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.
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