Department Administrator - School of the Museum of Fine Arts
About The Position
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) offers graduate and non-degree programs, with areas of study that run the gamut from painting and sculpture to performance to virtual reality. Students work with faculty across two campuses that together encompass almost 450,000 square feet of classroom, library, and studio space. We are closely connected with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and part of Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. Our graduates go out into the world as highly skilled scholar-artists ready to make a difference. The Department Administrator serves as the primary contact for SMFA academic departments, representing its faculty and programs to the university.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by an Associate’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication, time management, organizational and customer service skills
- Some budget and financial management experience
- Ability to exercise discretion in communications with Faculty and students and maintain confidentiality as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Act as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.
- Oversee department administration, coordinating with the Associate Director of Administration on finances, and Administrative Manager on SMFA operations
- Coordinate faculty, student and academic services and may supervise support staff, students and/or temporary employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
