School Programs Manager

Mark Morris Dance Group • New York, NY

6d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) is seeking a School Programs Manager to support the successful delivery of all School programming at the Mark Morris Dance Center. This role includes overseeing 100+ weekly classes, school year and summer camps, special programs and partnerships, and events. Reporting to the Director of Education and working closely with the School Operations Manager, the School Programs Manager serves as the primary point of contact for School faculty, ensuring Teaching Artists have the necessary scheduling, communication, resources, and program support to deliver high-quality educational experiences for students of all abilities, from newborns to 18 years old. The role is pivotal in faculty recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, professional development, program evaluation, and maintaining faculty resources. In partnership with the School Operations Manager, this position aims to ensure an exceptional experience for students, families, and faculty, supporting the continued success and growth of School programming. The School Programs Manager will join MMDG as the School celebrates its 25th anniversary and will play a key role in supporting its continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Education, Dance, Performing Arts, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience coordinating educational programs, faculty, or operations, preferably within a nonprofit, performing arts, or educational setting.
• Experience supporting the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and administration of teaching artists, instructors, or similar staff.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support classes, performances, events, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Ability to provide last-minute substitute teaching coverage, when needed.
• Successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including background checks, as applicable.
• Ability to travel locally between program sites, when required.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming learning environment for students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Willingness to complete written Fire Guard Certification test.
• Knowledge of best practices in arts education, faculty support, and program administration.
• Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing program needs.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration tools; experience with Mindbody or similar scheduling software and payroll/timekeeping systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, identify solutions, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in educational programming and workplace practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching, mentoring, observing, or evaluating teaching artists, educators, or instructional staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the staffing and hiring of approximately 60 School teaching artists and assistant teaching artists for ongoing classes, camps, and special events; issue contracts, assist with new employee onboarding, and maintain faculty records.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education and School Operations Manager to identify staffing needs and provide relevant input on teaching artist selection and placement.
• Manage faculty communications related to scheduling, staffing, program logistics, professional development, and School programming.
• Partner with the School Operations Manager to ensure faculty receive consistent information and support related to students, families, classroom operations, and School policies.
• Serve as a key administrative and programmatic resource for School faculty, providing support related to scheduling, program logistics, classroom resources, and implementation of School programming.
• Escalate performance or HR concerns to the Director of Education.
• Collaborate with the School Operations Manager and Director of Education to identify faculty support and professional development needs.
• Coordinate and support faculty meetings, professional development, and training opportunities, planned in collaboration with the Director of Education and School Operations Manager.
• Develop and maintain faculty resources for lesson planning, classroom management, and curriculum by program.
• Oversee the administration of School faculty observations and program evaluations, including scheduling, documentation, sharing feedback and tracking outcomes.
• Participate in performing faculty observations and program evaluations.
• Support annual goals and priorities for School programming established by Director of Education and Dance Center Director.
• Support submission of bi-weekly faculty payroll; working closely with the School Operations Manager to ensure faculty timesheets are entered accurately and on time.
• Support planning and execution of School events.
• Provide administrative support and faculty resources for new partnerships and initiatives.
• Partner with Institutional Giving Officer to provide data for grant applications and reports.
• Manage annual student recommendations; communicating with families about educational questions and student progress.
• Provide last-minute weekend substitute coverage; teach when needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick/personal leave, holidays and bonus days
• Employee Health and Life insurance covered 100%
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Voluntary vision and dental coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Access to special events and MMDG performances
• Access to free and discounted classes at the Dance Center and online
• Invitations to cultural events are extended to staff members by community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level