Education Manager Mark Arts Inc. - 3.0 Wichita, KS Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Project management experience in education Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Team leadership Coaching Supervising experience Managing projects

Full Job Description Summary/Objectives:

The Education Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and promoting educational courses at Mark Arts to the community. This role is also responsible for managing the administrative functions of the School of Creativity such as assisting with enrollment, maintaining class rosters, providing updates for the website and class schedules, maintaining appropriate contracts and documentation for the classes, workshops and private parties, managing the instructors, budget, facilities, and supplies for the School of Creativity.

Essential Functions:

Oversees and facilitates educational programming for eight art studios, including developing class and workshop schedules for the School of Creativity. Primary point of contact for culinary independent contractors which includes scheduling culinary workshops and private parties. Oversees maintenance of the studio and equipment including ensuring supplies are put away correctly. Provides positive and constructive feedback to instructors from student experience surveys. Develops STEAM Academy youth programming and curriculum implementation. Promotes and schedules youth and adult arts and culinary arts private parties in the School of Creativity. Visits classrooms regularly to make announcements, monitor instruction, classroom appearance, engage with students and support instructors. Develops studio cleaning schedule between every course session and regularly monitors studio housekeeping needs. Develops and manages the Education department budget to ensure financial goals are achieved. Manages educational scholarships with the bookkeeper and CEO and promotes scholarships in coordination with Marketing. Trains new instructors, culinary aide(s), and independent contractors on expectations, policies and procedures. Coordinates with Marketing to produce course content promoting a variety of educational opportunities (weekly classes, Make Your Mark workshops, Artisan Academies, Continuing Education Workshops, Culinary Arts workshops, STEAM Academy, Kids Day Out workshops, etc.) to include on website, promote through social media, mailers, etc. Observes classes and workshops to identify opportunities with Marketing Manager to promote classes on social media. Schedules biannual instructor meetings and engages instructors in the organization's onsite and offsite events. Plans and coordinates annual Open House event in conjunction with the Art Market and community art project. Promotes the School of Creativity in the community. Proposes ideas and information for educational grants to Development & Marketing Director. Researches and evaluates trends in arts education and makes recommendations for new program opportunities and staffing requirements to supervisor. Recruits guest chefs for culinary workshops during Crave and aids in recruitment of vendors for Crave Foodie Fair. Oversees classroom supplies & inventory. Work schedule is set at Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role is heavily focused on administrative responsibilities.

Skills & Abilities Required:

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Analytical skills to manage classroom trends, course timing, etc. Ability to take calculated risks and experiment with programming Ability to coach and lead a team to achieve goals Possess an entrepreneurial spirit Able to work independently & manage deadlines Detail oriented & organized Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with conflicting deadlines

Competencies:

Communication proficiency Leadership skills High degree of flexibility Ownership and adaptability Detail oriented Learning orientation Organizational skills Thoroughness Teamwork orientation Collaboration skills Staff/client focus Discretion Planning and multi-tasking Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Fine Arts, or closely related field. Two years of preferred experience in management of arts education programs, including curriculum development. At least two years of supervisory experience. Prefer experience working with non-profits. Benefits offered to full-time employees include the following: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off (PTO)