Kennedy Studio Manager

Company Description:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art
and Design (MassArt), is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is
an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design.
We’ve spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every
deserving student. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a
comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that
proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing
appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds,
nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Collective Bargaining Agreement: This position is
governed by the APA CBA.

Hours: 37.5

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 commensurate with
experience.

Studio Managers are professional level staff that serve as College-wide resources. The primary role of Studio Managers
is to support students and faculty through management of educational facilities and technical assistance with curriculum. Studio Managers
have responsibility for the safe and effective operation of instructional spaces, including some or all of the following: classrooms,
specialized shops, major’s studios, equipment cages and computer labs.

Studio Managers serve a key role in supporting academic
functions, working under the guidance of Academic Affairs, and collaboratively with faculty, administration, and staff. Depending on the
position, the manager will work with the Department Chair/Program Area Chair, departmental faculty, facilities personnel, public safety,
finance personnel, and other departments as needed.

The Kennedy Studio Manager provides support for academic facilities,
technology/equipment and other related resources effectively and in good working order in support of a range of academic programming. The
manager is responsible for establishing standard space configurations, maintenance and organization of classroom support materials (e.g.
furniture, partitions, easels, model stands, pedestals, etc.) and/or make facilities/IT work requests when appropriate. The Kennedy Studio
Manager actively manages academic spaces in support of the following departments: FA2D – Painting, Illustration, PCE, Graduate, and Youth
Programs.

Supervised by: Dean of Academic Planning and Operations

Supervision: student
workers and stretcher shop monitors

• Studio Manager Responsibilities include:
  • Studio Space
    Management:
    • Establish and maintain studio practices and written protocols that meet nationally published safety standards
      (Materials Safety, OSHA), accreditation standards, and follow consistent and best practices in the discipline and across other areas of the
      College; Work with the Environmental Health and Safety officer to monitor pick up and disposal of hazardous, flammable materials, brush
      cleaners, and regular safety inspections of relevant studio spaces.
    • Organize space and resources in collaboration with faculty to
      best facilitate delivery of curriculum, including build out of space and construction of studio partitions and equipment.
    • Maintain a
      clean and organized shop/studio environment to foster professionalism and good lifetime work habits. Work to create a culture of respect and
      accountability for studios and shops and foster a strong foundation for safe studio practice.
    • Support end of semester departmental
      reviews by facilitating access to space and resources.
    
    
  • Manage/Oversee operating funds:
    • Manages
      the Painting area operating budget in close collaboration with the Dean of Academic Planning and Operations and Chair of FA2D. Manage
      operating budget(s) and related procurement of consumables, supplies, equipment/parts, and other materials that support the needs of daily
      academic and studio/shop operational functions. Maintain records, monitor balances, and make plans for annual budget spending ahead of each
      fiscal year.
    
    
  • Stretcher Shop Oversight:
    • Manage and facilitate the use of the Kennedy Stretcher
      Shop through support and/or hiring and oversight of shop monitors. Also maintain a variety of tools and equipment available for use by
      students in studios.
    
    
  
  
• Promote the College’s commitment to customer service by:
  • Building
    effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when
    needed;
  • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and
    information;
  • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and
    roles.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required
Qualifications:

• BFA or BA in Studio Art, or related field(s) or practice;
• Prior experience with studio and/or
  classroom management;
• Proficiency with a range of power tools and other shop equipment;
• Proficiency with MS Office software
  and/or Google Suite software;
• Good customer service and communication skills including oral, written and electronic;
• Ability
  to meet the physical requirement of operating and maintaining a busy studio as well as lift, move and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the fine arts or related field;
• Prior experience with
  managing an artist studio or similar collaborative setting;
• Prior experience with budget management.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or
  non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to
work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex
Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19,
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within
three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed.
For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student
positions):

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits
that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones,
and your future.

Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt
Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status,
genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies
with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must
submit a current CV or resume along with cover letter.