Education Manager

Mark Arts Inc.•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and promoting educational courses at Mark Arts to the community. This role is also responsible for managing the administrative functions of the School of Creativity such as assisting with enrollment, maintaining class rosters, providing updates for the website and class schedules, maintaining appropriate contracts and documentation for the classes, workshops and private parties, managing the instructors, budget, facilities, and supplies for the School of Creativity.

Requirements

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Analytical skills to manage classroom trends, course timing, etc.
Ability to take calculated risks and experiment with programming
Ability to coach and lead a team to achieve goals
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
Able to work independently & manage deadlines
Detail oriented & organized
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with conflicting deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Fine Arts, or closely related field.
At least two years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of preferred experience in management of arts education programs, including curriculum development.
Prefer experience working with non-profits.

Responsibilities

Oversees and facilitates educational programming for eight art studios, including developing class and workshop schedules for the School of Creativity.
Primary point of contact for culinary independent contractors which includes scheduling culinary workshops and private parties.
Oversees maintenance of the studio and equipment including ensuring supplies are put away correctly.
Provides positive and constructive feedback to instructors from student experience surveys.
Develops STEAM Academy youth programming and curriculum implementation.
Promotes and schedules youth and adult arts and culinary arts private parties in the School of Creativity.
Visits classrooms regularly to make announcements, monitor instruction, classroom appearance, engage with students and support instructors.
Develops studio cleaning schedule between every course session and regularly monitors studio housekeeping needs.
Develops and manages the Education department budget to ensure financial goals are achieved.
Manages educational scholarships with the bookkeeper and CEO and promotes scholarships in coordination with Marketing.
Trains new instructors, culinary aide(s), and independent contractors on expectations, policies and procedures.
Coordinates with Marketing to produce course content promoting a variety of educational opportunities (weekly classes, Make Your Mark workshops, Artisan Academies, Continuing Education Workshops, Culinary Arts workshops, STEAM Academy, Kids Day Out workshops, etc.) to include on website, promote through social media, mailers, etc.
Observes classes and workshops to identify opportunities with Marketing Manager to promote classes on social media.
Schedules biannual instructor meetings and engages instructors in the organization’s onsite and offsite events.
Plans and coordinates annual Open House event in conjunction with the Art Market and community art project.
Promotes the School of Creativity in the community.
Proposes ideas and information for educational grants to Development & Marketing Director.
Researches and evaluates trends in arts education and makes recommendations for new program opportunities and staffing requirements to supervisor.
Recruits guest chefs for culinary workshops during Crave and aids in recruitment of vendors for Crave Foodie Fair.
Oversees classroom supplies & inventory.
Work schedule is set at Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This role is heavily focused on administrative responsibilities.