Studio Operations Coordinator Jobs in California

The Studio Operations Manager (SOM) - Digital Fabrication is responsible for the administration and oversight of Digital Fabrication Studios and provides assistance to the Furniture Design Studios of the California College of the Arts; this includes the Lasers & 3D Printer studios, CNC, Digital Craft Lab, and the Furniture Machine Room. Additionally this position coordinates with other staff and faculty on the administration and oversight of the Resource Hub, Furniture Studio, Metal Shop, Spray Booth & Casting Room, Sanding & Finishing Room, and Model/Omni Wood Shop.
The SOM reports to the Associate Director of Studio Operations at CCA, working to guide, develop and manage daily shop and studio operations.
The Studio Operations Manager - Digital Fabrication manages Studio Managers (Digital), Graduate Student Assistants, and student workers to create an open, accessible and safe learning environment and to demonstrate and uphold positive and professional studio culture at CCA.
This person is responsible for coordinating with Studio Managers, Program Chairs, Academic Administration, and CCA faculty to ensure consistent, reliable, and appropriate support in the studio teaching and learning environments. The SOM helps bridge gaps between ideation and execution for teaching faculty and College administration; they help studio staff navigate administrative and technical complexities to get tangible results for students and faculty.
In order to provide informed leadership and support to their team, the Studio Operations Manager is required to have significant direct experience and knowledge of digital fabrication, and to have the interest and capability to build their skill set in all of the areas that they supervise staff in; they should be capable of providing front-line service to students and studio users as needed.
The SOM coordinates development and delivery of safety orientations and studio use and access policies in the Digital Fabrication Studios, ensures that College policies and procedures are applied consistently and correctly across their unit, and maintains studio compliance with regulations for health, life, and safety.
Experience with a student population is key; the Studio Operations Managers work directly with studio users and interact on a daily basis with students, including many international students and English-language learners, shaping their CCA educational journey.
The Studio Operations Manager coordinates with Studio Operations leadership on budget planning, including sourcing materials, supplies and equipment to support courses and plan for future studio needs, and participates in campus-wide projects for campus unification and studio sustainability.
Please note that CCA is transitioning and working towards a wind down of operations with the 2027 academic year.

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Education & Professional Qualifications

• BA or BFA required.

• 3+ years working experience in the area of supervision.

• Practicing artist, designer, or craftsperson preferred.

Administrative & Management Experience

• 3+ years of management and/or leadership experience in art, design and/or higher education.

• Confident using independent judgment in decision making.

• Leadership experience, proven success developing relationships across organizations.

• Highly developed organizational and task management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Two years of budget management experience required: planning and executing annual operating budgets; tracking ongoing purchases; prioritizing major expenditures; coordinating with colleagues and leadership to support departmental priorities.

• Experience working within a team, managing a team and working with students is preferred.

• Familiarity working with unions and collective bargaining agreements is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of a broad range of physical materials and fabrication techniques.

• Knowledge of and commitment to environmental health and safety regulations and best practices.

• Digital fabrication experience required.

• Familiarity using a variety of software applications including G Suite, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, CAD applications and Mac/Apple proficiency.

• Technical expertise in wood, metal, and polymer fabrication required, including a thorough knowledge of use and maintenance of hand and power tools, as well as stationary equipment found in heavy-making studios and shops.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups.

• Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively.

• Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty.

• Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service.

• This position is currently scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Final shift schedule may include evenings and/or a weekend day depending upon fall staffing needs.

• Must be able to occasionally work nights and/or during weekends.

• This position works on the San Francisco campus with duties centered in the 145 Hooper Street building.

• This job requires long periods of sitting, standing, or repetitive tasks.

• Noise levels are moderate to loud.

• Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

• Ability and knowledge to use industrial moving equipment such as: forklift; scissors lift, pallet jacks, etc. required. Training and certification will be provided as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The compensation for this position is $75,000/annually

• CCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the choice of five medical plans, generous holiday, sick & vacation time, a retirement match and tuition remission. CCA covers an average of 91% of the medical plan cost for the employee only and an average of 82% for employees with dependents. More information can be found here:https://portal.cca.edu/working/office-human-resources/employee-benefits.

POSITION DETAILS:

• CCA considers a full-time work week to be 37.5 hours per week.

• Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location

San Francisco

FLSA

Exempt

Additional Locations

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

Application Deadline

For staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

EEO Statement

As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.

California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.

Questions?

Please address any questions to hr@cca.edu.