What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Operations Lead position at School of Visual Arts?
JOB TITLE : Temporary Operations Lead
JOB POSTED : March 3, 2025
DEPARTMENT : MA Curatorial Practice
REPORTS TO : Chair of MA Curatorial Practice
SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 10 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm
POSITION STATUS : Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION : $32.97 / hour
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Chair of MA Curatorial Practice, the Temporary Operations Lead will provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the department's facilities, events, and student services. This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic academic environment.
This temporary employment opportunity begins in March 2025 and may continue through the end of the academic year, May 2025.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- With the Chair, serve as a point of contact for department faculty, students, SVA departments, and external vendors.
- Maintain a front desk presence during departmental hours (10 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm).
- Lead general administrative tasks, including scheduling, email correspondence, and document management.
- With the Chair, supervise administrative tasks performed by the department part-time Coordinator.
- Work with the department Coordinator on weekly social media posting and presence.
- Oversee the maintenance of department facilities, equipment use, and submitting maintenance requests.
- Support budget tracking by collecting and organizing financial data, processing reimbursements, and reconciling departmental credit cards.
- Coordinate student exhibitions, public programming, and workshops, including scheduling, logistics, and equipment.
- Facilitate IT and academic technology support, including Canvas training coordination for faculty and students.
- Assist the Chair in managing student admissions processes, including application tracking, interview scheduling, and student registration support.
- Assist with department event planning and coordination, including setting up spaces, organizing materials, and supporting promotional efforts.
- Provide operational support for guest speakers, mentors, and outside vendors, including processing payments and tracking invoices.
- Maintain department records, digital archives, and social media updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR WORKING CONDITIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following :
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
WORKING AT SVA
School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 31 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and Continuing Education division, visit sva.edu.
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The School of Visual Arts is an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.
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