Academic Space & Facilities Manager (Arts Campus)

Tufts University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University, housing the SMFA campus, seeks an Academic Space Manager to oversee space planning and daily operations for 150 studios across two buildings. You will coordinate with senior administration to guide space use and renovations, and manage maintenance affecting budgets.

You will lead space reservation, prepare operational reports, and serve as liaison to occupants and facilities teams to ensure smooth campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 2-3 years related operations experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with databases; ability to learn new software including EMS reservation system.
• Experience with web page management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic space planning and administrative oversight for 150 studios and two buildings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Administration, Director of Fine Arts Studios, and Facilities Manager on space use and planning.
• Make decisions regarding studio updates and maintenance impacting finances.
• Oversee daily operations of 230 The Fenway and Mission Hill, including events and space reservations.
• Act as liaison to occupants and university facilities for SMFA operations.

Skills

Space planning

Operations management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases

EMS reservation system

Web page management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Tufts University, housing the SMFA campus, seeks an Academic Space Manager to oversee space planning and daily operations for 150 studios across two buildings. You will coordinate with senior administration to guide space use and renovations, and manage maintenance affecting budgets.

You will lead space reservation, prepare operational reports, and serve as liaison to occupants and facilities teams to ensure smooth campus operations.