Union – Operations Manager – Craft Centre

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

Union - Operations Manager - Craft Centre

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Student Involvement

Job Type: Part Time; On-Campus

Start Date: August

Salary: Starting at $12.00 per hour

Days/Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week during the academic year.

Job Description

The Studio Arts and Craft Centre consists of 5 main areas – photography, jewelry and metals, printmaking, ceramics, and fibers. Each area has a Lead that is responsible for the general maintenance and overall management of their respective area. Each Studio Lead works Studio Assistant shifts. Studio Assistants work at the front desk and assist studio members.

Qualifications

• Great organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of photography, ceramics, printmaking, metal smithing and jewelry, and fibers
• Must be willing to learn and adhere to the basic tenets of the University of Wisconsin system policies and procedures regarding employment

The Operations Manager 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

Panther Edge Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Community Engagement
• Leadership

All staff must attend regular SACC staff meetings (staff meetings are set at the beginning of each semester to accommodate student’s class schedules).

This position is open to UW-Milwaukee students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA.