Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager (California)

Study Smart Tutors•California, CA

3d•$70,400 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager serves as a primary liaison between Study Smart Tutors, its school and program partners, and its network of mentors and facilitators. This hybrid role combines Arts, Entertainment & Design product support with partnership success management to ensure effective delivery of program services and foster long-term partner relationships. The role reports directly to the Associate Director of Education & Operations (West). It involves virtual and in-person engagements, and requires availability to travel across the region as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in teaching, academic intervention, after-school programming, or program/partnership management.
At least 1 year of experience in the Arts, Entertainment & Design field.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Availability to travel across the region as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee mentor, facilitator, and tutor preparations to ensure high-quality delivery across assigned programs.
Visit program sites to observe sessions, provide feedback, and offer coaching.
Support tutors and facilitators with instructional planning, technology integration, and student intervention practices.
Support coordination of experiential learning events related to Arts, Entertainment & Design programming.
Research and implement equitable academic growth modalities, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person approaches, to serve diverse student populations.
Provide evaluation and performance feedback to mentors, facilitators, and tutors to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
Serve as the primary liaison for assigned school and program partners and maintain strong, trust-based relationships.
Conduct site visits, check-ins, and follow-ups to assess partner satisfaction and program effectiveness.
Collect and analyze data and provide partners with clear, actionable summaries of program impact.
Advocate for partner needs within internal teams and ensure transparent, proactive communication.
Collaborate with Partnership and other departments to identify expansion opportunities and propose tailored services.
Liaise between Partnership Managers and implementation teams to support effective program execution and communication.
Attend weekly Arts, Entertainment & Design department meetings and contribute to cross-departmental collaboration.
Support professional development and performance evaluations where relevant.
Monitor and align program schedules with purchase order requirements.
Identify and troubleshoot challenges in service delivery and purchase order utilization.
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives by identifying opportunities within existing partnerships.