Must have good written and verbal communication skills including accepted English with correct grammar, spelling, and diction. Must be able to compose letters, memos, publicity materials, minutes, and other written materials on own initiative, and as the chair/co-chair indicates. Must be skilled in coordinating performance activities and publications, completing bookkeeping assignments, and office responsibilities with courtesy, speed, and efficiency. Must be able to understand, interpret, and enact university, college, and department regulations, maintain confidentiality in all departmental and personnel matters, learn new skills on the computer and any other office machinery as these become available in the university. Must be able to meet deadlines, multi-task, use good judgment, initiate, and oversee the activities of other staff, student crews and work-study students.