Under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Art &
Archaeology, the Studio Arts Studio Manager assists undergraduate
and graduate students, adjunct and full-time faculty with
day-to-day departmental operations and provides for a safe and
well-equipped environment in all instructional areas of the studio
arts programs.
The Studio Arts Studio Manager is responsible for overseeing and
maintaining the studio spaces and facilities used by the Studio
Arts programs including the BA Studio Art concentration, the BA Art
Education concentration, the BA Art Therapy concentration, the
minors in Studio Art and Graphic Design, and the Graduate programs
in Ceramic Arts. The Studio Manager facilitates and promotes the
educational and safety needs of faculty, students and the general
public in connection with the studio art offerings of the college
and maintains a financial record of income and expenses within the
departmental budget.
Other responsibilities include administrative tasks associated with
managing the studio arts spaces and supplies, and providing various
forms of administrative support for departmental programs.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Management (40%)
- Manage art studio operations and procedures to ensure studios
are equipped and prepared for classes, lectures and workshops. - Maintain supply and equipment inventories for printmaking,
photography, drawing and painting, and ceramics studios. - Prepare and submit orders for studio supplies and maintain
related accounting/budgetary systems and records. - Manage scheduled firings for gas/wood and electric fired kilns
for faculty, undergraduate and graduate students. - Train students on safe equipment use in printmaking,
painting/drawing studios, as well as darkroom and
photography/matt/framing studio, and ceramic studios. - Train and supervise student workers/interns, technicians and
volunteers. - Coordinate work schedules for student workers.
- Work with faculty to develop and monitor studio usage rules,
procedures and safety. - Maintain art studios in compliance with environmental codes and
OSHA standards for safety. - Manage MSDS information/documentation for materials in all
studios. - Coordinate disposal of hazardous materials in conjunction with
the campus chemical safety officer. - Generate work orders requesting movement of equipment and
supplies, and attention from facilities and/or housekeeping
team. - Inspect and arrange for routine maintenance, repairs, and/or
updating of all mechanical studio equipment and facilities. - Maintain the following studios
- Tatem photographic – darkroom T301, technology classroom
T216 - Tatem printmaking – design and printmaking studio T101
- Tatem ceramic – wheel studio and classroom T1, sculpture studio
T2, plaster lab T3, Glaze Mixing lab T4, materials storage T2A,
kiln room T2B, clay mixing room T2C, clay storage T13 - Tatem drawing/painting – drawing and painting studio T201,
senior studio T19 - Hodson Annex -, graduate student studio space HO135, glaze
technology lab HO139, outdoor kiln pavilion, materials storage
areas HO130, second level studio HO234
- Tatem photographic – darkroom T301, technology classroom
Administrative (35%)
- Assist with non-academic aspects of the Studio Arts and Ceramic
Arts programs, including various promotional and administrative
tasks as needed. - Assist with administrative tasks related to community programs
in ceramics, drawing and painting. - Serve as a purchasing agent for supplies and application of
proper budget coding to invoices and in departmental financial
records. - Obtain approval and initiate purchasing process for
departmental studio supplies and equipment. - Implement and facilitate adjunct faculty equipment and safety
compliance training in conjunction with the Director of the
Graduate Ceramic Arts Program, and Chair of the Department of Art
& Archaeology. - Assist in the facilitation and/or promotion of special
projects, workshops and guest lectures. - Assist in the preparation of studio and/or ceramics materials
(clays, glazes, ) as needed for classes and/or workshops. - Maintain financial and administrative records and reports for
studio arts program supply and equipment expenses in accordance
with budget requirements. - Assist with gathering and organizing data related to the studio
arts programs for various internal reports as needed. - Maintain records of donations in conjunction with the
Institutional Advancement office. - Assist with record keeping and maintenance of any
departmentally-housed collections of objects, artworks, and/or
research resources. - Facilitate and maintain a photographic record of studio
activities and special events, and provide images to the Office of
Marketing and Communications, the Graduate School, or other college
offices as requested. - Assist in the maintenance of departmental/studio art program
social media sites for promotion and recruitment purposes. - Assist departmental faculty and the Office of Marketing and
Communications, and the Graduate School on various aspects of
program publicity and marketing as needed. - Work with faculty to project and plan for future needs of
studios and classes and facilitate departmental communication about
studio/facilities needs. - Maintain confidential records in accordance with College
policies and legal requirements. - Provide regular reports to the Chair of the Department of Art
& Archaeology and Director of the Graduate Programs in Ceramic
Arts on all matters related to the studio arts
studios/classrooms. - Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Mentoring and Support (25%)
- Maintain an atmosphere of encouragement and support for
students and faculty within the studio spaces. - Work individually and with small groups of students to assist
in the proper use of studio equipment at all levels of
proficiency. - Prepare classrooms and studios for workshop sessions, visiting
artists, and semester long courses. - Conduct instructional sessions, as needed, for faculty and
student workers on safe kiln operation, glaze mixing, equipment
operation, and other related activities with a focus on maintaining
OSHA safety standards. - Conduct instructional sessions for faculty and student workers
on safety issues applicable to the various studio
environments. - Assist faculty and students in loading and firing of
kilns. - Work closely with departmental faculty to serve and promote the
growth and development of the studio arts programs.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in
all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills
and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across
campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered,
liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
- Proven ability to work with and mentor students at all
- The position demands overall flexibility, the ability to
multi-task, and excellent communication and organizational
skills. - The candidate must occasionally be able to work outside of
normal working hours
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in studio arts or related field, and a
minimum of 2 years of art studio management experience in
college/instructional environments or equivalent combination of
education and experience required. Thorough understanding of best
studio arts practices across various media and current safety
standards and requirements is necessary.
Preferred Skills and Characteristics
- Desirable, not required skills for the job (if applicable)
Technology Skills
Knowledge of kiln technology with extensive experience operating
manual and digitally controlled electric kilns for bisque and glaze
firings. Technical expertise in firing a variety of atmospheric
kilns including: gas, wood, salt and soda processes. Knowledge of
clay and glaze chemistry, efficient processes of reclaiming,
recycling, and de-airing clay, along with the proper disposal of
waste glaze. Knowledge of presses utilized in printmaking studio.
Experience in digital and traditional photography, darkroom
processes, scanning and image manipulation software.
Proficient in software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook,
Blackboard, Quicken, Adobe Creative Suite, internet applications,
and current social media platforms. Experienced with financial and
administrative processes within an educational/not-for-profit
environment.
Language Skills
Exceptional language and written communication skills. Ability to
effectively provide information and positively respond to questions
from both external and internal customer inquiries in person, via
email and by telephone. Able to read, analyze, and interpret
general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write and
interpret training materials, marketing materials, reports, and
correspondence. Capable of speaking effectively before groups of
students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with and apply basic mathematical concepts in a
timely and accurate manner, either manually or by using a
calculator. Ability to use financial software applications and
generate budgetary data for monitoring expenses and preparing
annual reports.
Reasoning Ability
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to hypothesize, draw
conclusions, and support conclusion. Able to work in the
theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.
Compensation
This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $34,000
to $38,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s
skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications,
prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood
College has provided a compensation range representing its good
faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than
the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent
benefits , including medical,
dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.
Learn more about Hood College .
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic
application which requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and
three professional references.
If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please
email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301)
696-3592.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and
subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible
to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability
Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion,
or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or
employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as
required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation
for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about
discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to
the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401
Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For
complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy,
please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.
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