Studio manager software professional#

Studio manager software professional#

Knowledge of professional studio and equipment including: strobe lighting systems, medium and large format cameras (digital and analog) and general studio accessories.

Expertise with all aspects of photographic production including: digital still imaging, audio and video, and B&W film processing and darkroom operations.

Excellent communications, interpersonal relationship and customer service skills.

3-4 years managerial / team leadership experience.

BFA Degree required (MFA preferred) in photography or related field.

Assist the Department Chair and Director of Operations in fulfilling the educational objectives of the department.

Provide additional support to the Department Chair and Director of Operations with special projects as needed.

Conduct and assist Director of Operations with screening and interviewing candidates for staff positions.

Collaborate with Director of Operations and Digital Lab Manager concerning maintenance period tasks, hours of operation and all other departmental projects as required.Participate in regular meetings with department leadership.Develop and communicate department policies and procedures.Assist Director of Operations and Chair in planning for future equipment and facility needs/renovations.Conduct purchasing card transactions and reconcile monthly statements.Assist in organizing and hanging department exhibitions.Work with vendors to collect purchasing quotes and coordinate and accept deliveries.Expand and maintain vendor relations and contacts database.Work with purchasing to develop leases for equipment.Research, evaluate and direct departmental purchase needs and requests to the Director of Operations and assist in procurement as needed.Support faculty/student with equipment and materials.Work alongside of Digital Lab Manager in overseeing the department Filemaker database for both consistency and functionality.Supervise systematic inventory of consumables including: chemistry, seamless paper, bulbs, studio materials, and batteries.Complete annual performance reviews for full-time staff.Create, develop, and supervise team projects based on departmental needs.Work with Exhibitions and Maintenance Coordinator in project planning and insure tasks are completed as scheduled.Assist day/evening managers to mediate and resolve staffing concerns as they arise.Perform staff scheduling and the weekly preparation and maintenance of time sheets.Schedule and conduct regular meetings with Assistant Managers and Hub staff.Oversee Daytime and Evening Assistant Studio Managers in the supervision of full-time, part-time, and student worker staff and insure daily tasks are being met.

Provide support to the Director of Operations as needed and assist with the general management of the department as it relates to the equipment and facilities. Research, evaluate and compile departmental purchase needs and requests. Manage the department equipment and consumables inventory. Insure regular facility/equipment maintenance procedures are met. Act as liaison to students and faculty regarding equipment and/or material needs. POSITION OVERVIEW: Manage and oversee the daily operations of the equipment hub, studio, and darkroom facilities and train and supervise staff that support these spaces. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs. WORK SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 9a - 5p, 35 hours per week.