Education Manager Jobs

Academy of Modern Art (AOMA) is a reputable Vancouver-based after-school art education institution dedicated to transitioning art and design students to their post-secondary school of choice and strongly supports students’ personal development. Our core value is Passion | Creativity | Drive | Success.

We are looking for an experienced Education Manager on a full-time basis who will be responsible for the full scope of managing year-round operations in our rapidly expanding after-school educational institution.

The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and collaborative who is forward-thinking, accountable and passionate about fostering a positive culture, leverage excellent organizational and communication skills to manage the operations of our offices and provide professional team leadership, and be familiar with the top university art and design programs, their application requirements, and processes.

What you will be responsible for:

•Assist the President in program research and school development

•Manage and develop AOMA’s education programs, including portfolio preparation, AOMA certificate (teens art program), kids and adult art programs, summer school, etc

•Conduct consultations with parents and/or students who are looking to enroll in art universities locally, nationally, or internationally

•Assist with university applications, including application material preparation, portfolio submission, school selection, portfolio reviews, etc

•Support students in the preparation and editing of the university application essay and portfolio description, and other writing components

•Prepare individual student’s university lists, arrange a portfolio plan, prepare, track and adjust the student’s application package and timeline

•Organize and hold regular meetings with portfolio and certificate students/parents and instructors to help the students stay on track

•Advise and guide students and parents on AOMA course selection and certificate program offerings and any other issues as needed to achieve the learning goal through the journey

•Develop and maintain close and strong relationships with families, parents, students, instructors, team members and other stakeholders

•Conduct research and develop workshops, art tours, short courses, and community activities

•Oversee and coordinate student enrolment, marketing activities and campaigns

•Ensure our office spaces and classrooms (meeting rooms, common areas, kitchen, etc.) are clean, tidy, functional, and comfortable for both clients and team members

•Organize and coordinate space and event need for internal/external events, including team meetings, fundraisers, art competitions and events

•Manage daily operations like the opening and closing of the school, team schedule, inventory maintenance, supplies procurement and office security systems

•Create and foster a healthy and positive company culture with team members and address all employee concerns and issues to ensure smooth and efficient teamwork

•Manage all aspects of human resources to build a strong and diverse team, including recruitment, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning

•Set clear vision and goals for the team and conduct ongoing learning and development of all team members consistently by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, continuous development check-ins, employee recognition, performance review and evaluation

•Manage and direct team members to ensure consistency in service delivery and provide exceptional customer service

What you will bring:

•Minimum 3 years experience working in an education managerial or senior education administrative role

•Bachelor's or Master's degree

•Must have a strong passion for art education

•Strong computer proficiency with experience in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

•Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of educational systems and or university application procedure, including admission requirements, especially elite universities in North America and Europe

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to patiently and effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a respectful and professional manner

•Demonstrated ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

•Excellent organizational skills with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

•Experience in planning and presenting students recruitment and marketing activities

•Proven strong leadership and team management skills

•Willingness to work flexible hours

If you believe this role is the right next step for you, regardless of the criteria we’ve listed, we encourage you to apply. We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates short-listed will be contacted.

What you will receive:

•A competitive compensation package

•Extended healthcare

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• Mandarin an asset (preferred)

Schedule:

•Monday to Friday

•Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: • Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: one location in VANCOUVER, BC