Art School Director - New Jersey

One River School of Art + Design; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation days

Free classes

Health Coverage options

Promotion prospects

Job summary

A leading art school in New Jersey seeks an Art School Director to ensure high-quality service and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art education and at least 5 years of leadership experience in a service setting. Responsibilities include managing staff, driving student retention, and engaging with the local community. Competitive salary with benefits, including paid vacation and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a leadership/management role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and partner relationships.
• Demonstrated passion for art and contemporary art community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality service for students and parents.
• Manage full-time and part-time staff.
• Drive student retention and enrollment through various methods.
• Oversee community outreach and marketing efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking ability

Passion for art education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in visual arts

Master’s Degree in Business or Art History

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Position Overview

The School Director is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service for students and parents of One River School. As the Director you will combine your love of art education and contemporary art with your entrepreneurial spirit to grow, nourish and enhance the school community.

Who you are

• You thrive in an environment that is busy, varied and requires a wide skill set.
• You are committed to providing a high‑touch, high‑quality customer experience.
• You inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of customer care.
• You have a demonstrated passion for art and the contemporary art community.

Position Highlights

School Community

• Manage full‑time and part‑time staff—setting goals that will help retain and grow the community of students at the school.
• Work closely with educators to drive the best in classroom experiences through teacher recruitment, onboarding, training, lesson‑plan execution and teacher engagement.
• Drive student retention by ensuring great experiences in the classroom, proper onboarding of students, parent communication and developing new methods for increasing retention, referrals and loyalty.

Community Outreach

• Maximize student enrollment by proactively marketing the school via daily lead follow‑up, closing new student inquiries and conducting school tours.
• Prepare, execute and analyze local school advertising efforts, including events, partnerships, press and outreach to drive new student inquiries and community engagement.
• Develop new partnerships with local businesses, public / private schools, PTA’s and community members to drive enrollment and have an active presence in the local community.

Community Space

• Curate, promote and execute professional and community exhibitions in the gallery and cultivate local art collectors.
• Ensure the building is well maintained and well equipped at all times.

Business Management

• Track income, expenses and revenue and troubleshoot any issues.
• In collaboration with upper management, set achievable revenue goals for the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries (plus bonus). Starting salary between $65K and $75K with bonuses of $8K‑$12K paid quarterly when you reach realistic targets.
• Paid vacation days.
• Non‑traditional work schedule—perfect for someone who prefers a later start and no issues working Saturdays.
• Company contributes to Health Coverage (you pick from a menu of options).
• Free classes at One River School.
• Promotion prospects—growing organization looking to develop talent from within.
• Training and development to prepare you for your role and future responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a visual arts related field from an accredited four‑year college or university required.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Art History or Education would be a huge plus.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership/management role in a service‑industry setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to network, collaborate and build relationships with clients, partners, staff, remote colleagues and others.
• Passion for the One River School brand.

One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.