Hartford Art School Operations Manager

University of Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hartford's Hartford Art School is seeking a facilities operations leader to oversee daily office and facility functions, faculty needs, student services, and supply management. The role supports the university mission by ensuring safe, functional spaces and smooth operations.

The starting salary range is $50,455 to $58,000, with responsibilities including supervising HAS staff, coordinating vendor contracts, and managing spaces for classrooms and studios, while aligning with safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience coordinating facilities operations and supervising staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day facilities operations for Hartford Art School.
• Supervises HAS technical staff and student workers, including scheduling and time reporting.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and contracts labor as required.
• Coordinates, schedules, and manages contracts for live studio models.
• Ensures safety, maintenance, and compliance across studios and classrooms.

Skills

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work Week Monday - Friday with some nights and weekends

Position Summary

Oversees daily office and facility operations, faculty needs, student services, and supply management for the Hartford Art School. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range The budgeted starting salary for this position is $50,455 to $58,000

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages day-to-day facilities operations and identifies maintenance needs. Works with University Facilities department and outside vendors to ensure the timely completion of minor facility repairs, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Purchases supplies, equipment and contracts labor as required.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of all HAS technical staff. Coordinates the hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling of HAS technicians and student workers including scheduling and time reporting.
• Coordinates, schedules, and creates contract for live studio models.
• Acts as College liaison with Facilities and outside vendors on maintenance and construction projects.
• Monitors building conditions and ensuring studios, classrooms, shops, and common areas are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Partners with faculty to monitor, track, and coordinate the purchase of course supplies and expenditures related to student course work.
• Manages inventory of equipment, tools, and consumable materials for the College.
• Assists with space planning, studio setup, and special events requiring facility support.
• Supports compliance with all safety protocols, equipment maintenance schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with the Facilities Department and external vendors to schedule equipment and facility maintenance and to ensure proper clean-up of departmental spaces.
• Enforces facility access policies for students and faculty.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number PS1244P

Working Conditions

Normal Office situation
Requires travel, excluding overnight stays
Stockroom or warehouse
High dust, dirt, grease environment
Requires safety training and/or protective devices
Requires exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors
Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents

Education

Bachelor Degree required.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
Typically standing and/or walking
Occasional pushing and/or pulling
Occasional heavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs. or more

Special Skills

The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation - Staff
• Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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West Hartford, CT 06117