Temporary Director of Operations

School of Visual Arts•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Temporary Director of Operations provides interim oversight of the MPS Film Directing program's daily operations, including administrative, financial, academic, and promotional activities. This role maintains the administrative budget, manages contracts, and coordinates hiring-related communications with faculty and support staff. This role also oversees the facilities management, safety compliance, equipment needs, professional services, and vendor relationships. In addition, this role supports student enrollment initiatives and temporarily serves as Graduate Advisor to the MPS Film Directing students. The Temporary Director of Operations assists the Department Chair with special projects, curriculum updates, student or staff matters, and departmental development. To learn more about MPS Film Directing, visit their website here.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field or discipline.
3-5 years of related professional or administrative experience, preferably in higher education, film, or a creative field.
Proficiency with Mac OS; familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Prior supervisory or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the School of Visual Arts or a similar art and design college.
Experience with Salesforce, Canvas, Ellucian Colleague, or other student information systems.
Knowledge of the film industry.
Producer or production experience in the film industry.
Familiarity with film editing software.
Experience creating and producing newsletters using platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp.

Responsibilities

Assist the Department Chair with administrative and academic operations for the MPS Film Directing program.
Support the development and monitoring of the department’s operating and administrative budgets; track departmental expenses.
Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, and application review processes.
Coordinate promotional events, guest lectures, workshops, and departmental gatherings.
Organize and support the production of the annual Thesis Film Festival.
Manage and process departmental administrative documentation and records.
Coordinate with departmental faculty and staff to identify equipment, facility, and operational needs.
Support the development of marketing and promotional materials for the program.
Coordinate academic student services and departmental communications.
Hire, train, and supervise departmental student workers.
Assist with recruitment and retention initiatives.
Temporarily serve as an Academic Advisor to MPS Film Directing students.
Perform other job-related duties, as assigned