FT Art Studio Manager

Position Summary:

The Art Studio Manageris responsible for overseeing the operation and supervision of art studios throughout the district, ensuring compliance with the chemical safety program, and staffing of operational hours of studios. The Art Studio Coordinator assists in monitoring the budget and expenditure of funds to support all studio and gallery equipment, materials, and instructional requirements; supporting the installation and removal of artworks for the Douglas Campus Art Gallery and the displays in the Sierra Vista Campus Library;

working closely with art department faculty to ensure all Art Studio Coordinator tasks supporting art classes and students are completed accurately and timely.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the art studios and galleries and aids instructors and students either directly or through supervised part-time staff or student employees; assists in the preparation and cleanup of studios for student use and instruction
• Maintains and secures studio supplies and galleries; assists in researching new equipment and supplies to support art programs and coordinates the purchase with vendors; maintains an accurate inventory of all materials, supplies, and college-owned or donated artwork; identifies, researches, and resolves equipment operational problems as needed
• Develops, updates, and assists with the enforcement of studio and gallery policies and procedures; coordinates the development and implementation of safety and care standards; ensures updated Safety Data Sheets are readily available
• Coordinates with faculty and the dean to formulate budget recommendations which includes identified equipment, materials, and instructional requirements to ensure maximum benefit to the art program while remaining fiscally responsible
• Hires, trains, and supervises student employees and part-time art studio and other department support staff to support labs and activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
• Three years of related experience
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered