Program Manager, Junior School bei Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Title:                                      Junior School Program Manager

Reports To:                         Administrative Dean, Junior School, Glassell School of Art

Pay Type:                            Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, 35 hrs. /week

Work Schedule:                M-F, available to work weekends as needed

Work Location:                  Glassell Junior School, a non-smoking facility

Summary:

The Glassell School of Art builds imagination, creativity, and understanding of human expression through programs and classes for people of all ages and at all skill and experience levels. The School has been the teaching arm of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for nearly 100 years. Now with new leadership, the Glassell School is set to embark on a major effort toward growth in enrollment over the coming five years. Glassell is comprised of four distinct areas: Junior School, Studio School, the Core Residency program, and grant-driven special projects. The Junior School offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning whereby students ages 3-14 can explore the aesthetic and intellectual aspects of art while engaging in hands-on art making and creative experiences. This position will require the ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse populations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Administrative Dean to recruit, train and supervise the school’s office support staff and teacher’s aides.
• Work with the Administrative Dean, school committees, and other MFAH departments to facilitate current programming as well as implement new programming.
• Work with Glassell leadership in developing new partnerships with area public and private schools, as well as community organizations and other groups.
• Manage scheduling, preparing contracts and invoicing for outside partnership programs.
• Process all relevant work orders and interdepartmental requests (Audio/Visual, Engineering and Facilities, Security, Visitor Count, EMS, Office Services).
• Manage the school’s supply inventory and order all necessary supplies for each semester; process purchase orders in D365; manage petty cash supply reimbursements.
• Prepare for various school functions to include meetings, scholarship competitions, exhibition openings, and end of semester activities.
• Proofread school publications to include course schedules, room charts, flyers, exhibition invitations, postcard mailers, etc. to ensure accuracy.
• Judge artwork for scholarship events; maintain scholarship award lists.
• Generate certificates, auction donations, award letters and evaluation forms for scholarship awardees.
• Serve as back-up at the reception desk and in the classroom, in the event of an absentee or late employee, to include substituting if needed.
• Handle other special projects, including but not limited to supervising students at dismissal, in the lunchroom and in the office as needed. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to resolve conflicts.  Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, database management, word processing).  Strong organizational skills.  Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities.  Must be analytical and detail oriented.  Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed or required by the school’s schedule.  Must have and maintain a patient and nurturing demeanor with children.

Education and Experience:

Minimum education requirements include a preference for applicants with a high school diploma (or GED) or an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.  B.A. degree in a related field and 2-3 years administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: [email protected]

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes YOU, then YOU are highly encouraged to apply.