Arts Studio Operations Lead

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an Operations Manager for the Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios, a 48,000-square-foot MFA facility. This role directs daily operations, safety programs, and long-range planning across studios, labs, and galleries to support graduate artists in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, and more.

You will lead facilities coordination, instructional support, and budget-related activities, fostering an inclusive, dynamic academic community focused on

Qualifications

• Experience with contemporary art practices including digital media, photography, interdisciplinary studies, sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, and ceramics.
• Leadership experience in safety training and supervising students and staff, ensuring proper equipment use and compliance.
• Experience providing instruction/mentorship to MFA students is preferred.
• Experience working in a complex university environment with UCLA systems, purchasing and budget processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of building space planning, codes, safety standards, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the 48,000-square-foot MFA studios and labs.
• Lead long-range planning, safety, technology, and administrative support across studios, labs, shops, classrooms, and galleries.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and facilities to support graduate study in multiple art disciplines.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and adaptable environment for student practice and creative development.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to advance departmental initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Student mentorship

Facilities coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Master's Degree MFA or equivalent

CA driver license class C

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles seeks an Operations Manager for the Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios, a 48,000-square-foot MFA facility. This role directs daily operations, safety programs, and long-range planning across studios, labs, and galleries to support graduate artists in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, and more.

You will lead facilities coordination, instructional support, and budget-related activities, fostering an inclusive, dynamic academic community focused on