Art Department Manager

About the role

The Department Manager is responsible for the management and supervision of the administrative operations of the Art Department, under the direction of the department chair. Administrative services include all or some of the following functions: budget and financial management, curriculum planning and management, facilities, space coordination, staff and academic human resources, graduate and undergraduate programs, and student services. The Department Manager recruits and supervises support, professional, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and administers a full range of administrative operations to support the Art Department, including budget and fiscal activities, staff and academic personnel recruitment and supervision, space and facilities coordination, and program curricular planning and implementation.
• Participates in the creation, maintenance and reporting of operational and budget processes listed above.
• Provides advice and support to the chair in planning and development for these operational areas.
• Serves as contact for department in curricular matters, ensures curricular coordination between various departments and programs and assists in resolving issues and conflicts.
• Monitors enrollment levels and recommends changes in course offerings, instructor assignments and resource needs.
• Handles direct assignment of TAs for Summer Session.
• Oversees the development and implementation of undergraduate program policies, including admissions.
• Facilitates delivery of instruction for the department, in coordination with the chair, undergraduate advisor, graduate advisor, department assistant, and operations staff; analyzes resource implications and establishes funding priorities based on analysis of data.
• Represents the department on business issues to the institution's community and serves on committees.
• Manages systems and procedures to protect department assets.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the function.
• Manages activities of administrative and technical staff, including the facilities and operations manager, sets priorities and deadlines for staff activities, establishes internal procedures for operations and effective utilization of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Solid knowledge of budget, account and fund management, financial analysis, reporting techniques, accounting, and payroll.
• Solid knowledge of risk management planning.
• Solid knowledge of common computer application programs.
• Interpersonal skills including active listening, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
• Critical thinking to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolutions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of human resources and personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
• Skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive community that fosters access, openness, and productive engagement for all.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Solid knowledge of budget, account and fund management, financial analysis, reporting techniques, accounting, and payroll.
• Solid knowledge of risk management planning.
• Solid knowledge of common computer application programs.
• Interpersonal skills including active listening, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
• Critical thinking to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolutions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of human resources and personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
• Skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive community that fosters access, openness, and productive engagement for all.

Skills

• Knowledge of UC and/or UCSC processes, protocols, and procedures and organization-specific computer application programs.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work schedule.
• Ability to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Pay

Budgeted Salary: $107,000-$117,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, FixedPercentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per WeekDays of the Week: Mon-FriShift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus & Partial Remote/ Hybrid Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: ADMIN SUPV 2 (007375) (Grade 23)