Studio Manager, MPS Digital Photography

JOB POSTED: July 2024

JOB TITLE: Studio Manager

DEPARTMENT: MPS Digital Photography

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday – Friday, Hybrid

COMPENSATION: $45,000 - $50,000

POSITION SUMMARY: The Studio Manager manages and maintains administrative responsibilities for the MPS Digital Photography program. They will manage and maintain the organization of the Digital Photography Studio and Workspace.

The Studio Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and will work collaboratively with the Department Chair and engage students, faculty, and staff across the department and campus-wide.

The Master of Professional Studies in Digital Photography is an intensive degree one-year program that seamlessly blends the most current technical and aesthetic aspects of contemporary image-making. The program meets the needs of professional photographers, photographic educators and visual artists who want to advance their skills in digital image capture, image processing and high-quality output to remain competitive in a variety of image-making fields and professions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Director of Operations and Chair in managing department administration, digital assets, and promotion activities
• Support Director of Operations with social media postings and calendar
• Assist the Director of Operations with event video recordings
• Oversee assembly and supply of recruitment packets
• Manage maintenance of studio and workspace
• Manage events and calendars for the studio and workspace
• Support students with proper studio equipment usage
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of administrative experience required
• 1-2 years of experience with photography and video
• Computer Skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel; Adobe applications: Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Experience with social media platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in photography, film or video
• Experience and proficiency with graphic design and printing
• Experience with creating and editing video content

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, time, and administrative skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in an office and studio academic environment
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours

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 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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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.