On-Campus Studio Operations Manager (Part-Time)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking an Operations Manager for the Craft Centre on campus. This part-time, on-campus position requires working 10–15 hours weekly during the academic year, with start date in August and an hourly wage starting at $12.00.

The role involves coordinating area leads, studio assistants, and a supervisor, planning events, implementing procedures, and managing inventories, memberships, and billing.

Qualifications

• Must be UW-Milwaukee student with minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of photography, ceramics, printmaking, metal smithing and jewelry, and fibers.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Program Manager and communicates regularly with Area Leads, Studio Assistants, and Supervisor.
• Involved in planning and running promotional events and collaborations such as Earth Week, Union Concourse events, and other programming activities.
• Implements studio procedures (including equipment, shift, safety, and emergencies).
• Coordinates staff training, staff meetings, and weekly staff schedules each semester.
• Supervises staff and members in the studio in adherence to UWM Union Conduct Policies.
• Maintains studio inventory, purchases, supplies stock, tools, and equipment while keeping track of invoices to report accordingly.
• Regulates sale item prices and updates the register.
• Manages memberships, class registration, refunds, locker rentals, and billing.
• Delegates general Studio Assistant duties as needed.

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking an Operations Manager for the Craft Centre on campus. This part-time, on-campus position requires working 10–15 hours weekly during the academic year, with start date in August and an hourly wage starting at $12.00.

The role involves coordinating area leads, studio assistants, and a supervisor, planning events, implementing procedures, and managing inventories, memberships, and billing.