Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, The Ticket Office Lead will assist the Ticket Office Supervisor in all phases of ticket office operations. The incumbent oversees and provides instruction to Ticket Office Associates, as well as completing high-level tasks such as subscription renewal and processing tele-sales orders.

• Oversees pooled ticket office staff in day-to-day operations of the ticket office including but not limited to scheduling staff, overseeing staff clocking in and out, etc.
• Oversees select CSUN performances on the night of show.
• Leads the processing of tele-sales orders, often in collaboration with external vendor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of full-time, general office clerical work that has provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities listed.
• Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in business or job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in administrative work providing audience or patron services, providing performing arts support functions, or in a theatre-related setting preferred
• Ticket Office experience and Current Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of theatre etiquette, standards and protocol, performing arts center and university facilities and/or policies a plus.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word and Excel). Thorough knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; office methods, procedures, and practices; and university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Ability and specialized skills to: demonstrate excellent customer service and public relations skills; be outgoing and enjoy working with people and with a wide variety of personalities in the execution of events; exhibit exceptional dependability, flexibility, and patience in interactions with others; and provide excellent verbal and written communication; work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines; show a willingness and the ability to handle emergency situations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guest artists, vendors, students, faculty, staff, clients, patrons, guests, peers and upper management.
• Ability to coordinate many different administrative duties; interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures; set deadlines, and priorities, and complete projects accordingly; draft and prepare memoranda and correspondence; keep moderately complex records and files; and maintain confidentiality.
• Supervise the work of others; perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections; read and write a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and operate standard office equipment and software.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Administrative Support Assistant / 1032 / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $21.23 per hour. The salary range for this classification is: $21.23 - $31.25 per hour.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Ticket Office Lead POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2025 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.