The Studio Operations Manager (SOM) - 3D is responsible for the administration and oversight of Fine Arts studios of the California College of the Arts, which include Ceramics, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Sculpture, and the Painting & Drawing Studios.
The SOM reports to the Associate Director of Studio Operations at CCA, working to guide, develop and manage daily shop and studio operations.
The Studio Operations Manager - 3D manages 3-4 full-time Studio Managers and assists in managing Graduate Student Assistants and 12+ student workers to create an open, accessible and safe learning environment and to demonstrate and uphold positive and professional studio culture at CCA.
This person is responsible for coordinating with Studio Managers, Program Chairs, Academic Administration, and CCA faculty to ensure consistent, reliable, and appropriate support in the studio teaching and learning environments. The SOM helps bridge gaps between ideation and execution for teaching faculty and College administration; they help studio staff navigate administrative and technical complexities to get tangible results for students and faculty.
In order to provide informed leadership and support to their team, the Studio Operations Manager is required to have significant direct experience and knowledge of one or more of the studio disciplines in their unit, and to have the interest and capability to build their skill set in all of the areas that they supervise staff in; they should be capable of providing front-line service to students and studio users as needed.
The SOM coordinates development and delivery of safety orientations and studio use and access policies, ensures that College policies and procedures are applied consistently and correctly across their unit, and maintains studio compliance with regulations for health, life, and safety.
Experience with a student population is key; the Studio Operations Managers work directly with studio users and interact on a daily basis with students, including many international students and English-language learners, shaping their CCA educational journey.
The Studio Operations Manager is responsible for budget planning, including sourcing materials, supplies and equipment to support courses and plan for future studio needs, and participates in campus-wide projects for campus unification and studio sustainability.