Supervisor - Art, Art History & Design

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Supervisor - Art, Art History & Design at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)
  • Comfortable with a variety of computer programs (including Microsoft, Excel and Work, PowerPoint, Canvas)
  • Ability to learn computer applications quickly.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
  • Ability to work through others and make appropriate interventions to ensure workflow is efficient and adequate resources are available.
  • Possesses the ability to effectively serve on university committees and task forces.
  • Encourages collaboration and seeks feedback.
  • Demonstrate an ability to share organizational knowledge with peers to support their personal development within the institutional framework.
  • Ability to shift priorities and multi-task on various projects.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
  • Proactively identifies customer issues and quickly and effectively resolves customer problems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the Department of Art, Art History &Design within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA).
  • Serves as the key contact person for external constituents conducting business with the department and for faculty and staff seeking assistance with the University's internal processes.
  • Supervise and participate in the processing of university paperwork including personnel, payroll, travel reimbursements, guest artists, awardees, and special guests.
  • Prepare class scheduling, including coordinate scheduling, room changes, liaison to scheduling.
  • Supervise, train and coordinate clerical/technical support staff, student assistants and temporary employees.
  • Assign tasks to appropriate staff.
  • Develop standard work procedures where appropriate.
  • Review, monitor and evaluate work performance.
  • Coordinate work schedules, vacation days and lunch hours for clerical student assistants and temporary staff.
  • Maintain faculty and staff personnel files and departmental records; supervise the maintenance of student files.
  • Prepare departmental activity reports and analysis, including surveys, grants proposals and reports.
  • Maintain all student activity awards and supporting documentation.
  • Represent the department to other University personnel, outside agencies and professional groups.
  • Participate on various committees and attend meetings.
  • Serve as key resource person resolving problem and answering questions as they arise.
  • Monitor and supervise the maintenance of equipment, materials, supplies and the ordering of supplies.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of office equipment.
  • Serve as the liaison with Facilities, Planning, and Management regarding the maintenance issues with offices and classrooms.
  • Respond to inquiries relative to operational activities.
  • Identify and resolve problems as they occur; ensure operations are conducted in accordance with university policies and procedures and assist in improving operational efficiencies.
  • Assist in budgetary/personnel activities.
  • Monitor various account sources; maintain related reports and records; prepare and process University forms and related paperwork actions; utilize appropriate university systems (e.g., HRMS, FMS, EPAF).
  • Assist in departmental searches, including scheduling of interview appointments and travel arrangements.
  • Generate faculty search budget reports.
  • Coordinate reservation and catering for academic unit special events.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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