HSSC Assistant Site Director

AMDA•Los Angeles, CA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, with campuses in Los Angeles and New York, is one of the foremost postsecondary performing arts schools in the Country. High School Summer Conservatory offers a variety of programs to dedicated and determined high school students who are serious about a career in the performing arts. The LA Summer Program Associate Site Director works in a 24/7 residential education context managing a large operations team, supporting faculty, and reporting to the Site Director of Summer Programs. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to spend the summer living on campus in the heart of Hollywood, working with passionate young artists from all over the world, and supporting their learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The LA program Associate Site Director serves as the point person for all aspects of day-to-day operations for the LA program. The ideal candidate is an inspiring and highly effective leader who is caring and fully conscious of adolescent development/needs. Strong candidates are both knowledgeable and experienced in maintaining a set of risk management policies, managing complex scheduling, and organizing experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements

Superior student/parent communication skills
Advanced MS Excel Skills
Exceptional time management, organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
3+ Years education staff supervision experience
3+ Years experience in residential education environment
Experience with scheduling or schedule management
Risk management implementation experience
Must be able to move and/or lift 30 lbs. This position requires substantial lifting, standing and walking.
Available to work and live on campus FT from mid-June to mid-July
BA + High School Teacher or Administrator Certification
First aid/CPR certified

Nice To Haves

Performing arts background preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to operations and general program planning
Oversee staff and student safety, both on and off campus
Supervise operations staff (Health Team, Lead Counselors, and Counselors)
Support faculty and curriculum to ensure positive learning environment
Assure that equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained for use by program participants and staff
Communicate with students, parents and all AMDA faculty/staff in a positive and effective manner
Coordinate with all program stakeholders to ensure that the master schedule is accurate and fully utilized
Plan/Support operations for field trips, performances, auditions, film-shoots, studio days, and rehearsals
Supervise daily residential and commuter student life, including travel, dorm-life, and meals
Provide daily reports for the Site Director of Summer Programs, and additional oral/written reports as required
Other duties, as assigned