Arts & Design Programs Manager — Hybrid, Partnerships & Growth

Study Smart; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cost-free virtual counseling

Flexible PTO

Referral program bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Study Smart Tutors seeks an Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager to serve as a primary liaison between the organization, school partners, and a network of mentors and facilitators. The role blends program support with partnership success management to ensure seamless delivery and meaningful collaborations.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Education & Operations (West). It is a hybrid role with travel across the region as needed and a commitment to equitable academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in teaching, academic intervention, after-school programming, or program/partnership management.
• 1+ year experience in Arts, Entertainment & Design.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mentor/facilitator/tutor preparations, ensuring high-quality delivery across assigned programs.
• Visit program sites (in-person) to observe sessions, provide feedback, and offer coaching.
• Support tutors and facilitators with instructional planning, technology integration, and student intervention practices.
• Support coordination of experiential learning events related to Arts, Entertainment & Design programming.
• Research and implement equitable academic growth modalities (virtual, hybrid, in-person) to serve diverse student populations.
• Provide evaluation and performance feedback to mentors, facilitators, and tutors ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field

Job description

Study Smart Tutors seeks an Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager to serve as a primary liaison between the organization, school partners, and a network of mentors and facilitators. The role blends program support with partnership success management to ensure seamless delivery and meaningful collaborations.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Education & Operations (West). It is a hybrid role with travel across the region as needed and a commitment to equitable academic