Temporary Director of Operations

JOB TITLE: Temporary Director of Operations

JOB POSTED: April 13, 2026

DEPARTMENT:
MPS Film Directing
(School of Visual Arts)

REPORTS TO: Department Chair

SCHEDULE:
Part-Time, 14 hours per week, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, 9:30am – 5:00 pm, Onsite only

COMPENSATION: $32.97 per
hour; Non-Exempt (Not Benefits Eligible)

DURATION: Anticipated start date of mid-August and a tentative end date of
January 2027.

POSITION
SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Temporary Director of
Operations provides interim oversight of the
MPS Film Directing program’s daily operations, including administrative, financial, academic,
and promotional activities. This role
maintains the administrative budget, manages contracts, and coordinates hiring-related communications
with faculty and support staff. This
role also oversees the facilities management, safety compliance, equipment needs, professional
services, and vendor relationships.

In
addition, this role supports student enrollment initiatives and temporarily serves as Graduate
Advisor to the MPS Film Directing students.
The Temporary Director of Operations assists the Department Chair with special projects,
curriculum updates, student or staff matters, and
departmental development.

To learn more about MPS Film Directing, visit their
website here.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Department Chair
  with administrative and academic
  operations for the MPS Film Directing program.
• Support the development and monitoring of the
  department’s operating and
  administrative budgets; track departmental expenses.
• Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, and
  application review
  processes.
• Coordinate promotional events, guest lectures, workshops, and departmental gatherings.
• Organize and support
  the production of the annual Thesis Film Festival.
• Manage and process departmental administrative
  documentation and records.
• Coordinate with departmental faculty and staff to identify equipment, facility, and operational
  needs.
• Support the
  development of marketing and promotional materials for the program.
• Coordinate academic student
  services and departmental
  communications.
• Hire, train, and supervise departmental student workers.
• Assist with
  recruitment and retention
  initiatives.
• Temporarily serve as an Academic Advisor to MPS Film Directing students.
• Perform
  other job-related duties,
  as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an
  accredited institution in a relevant
  field or discipline.
• 3-5 years of related professional or administrative experience,
  preferably in higher education, film, or a
  creative field.
• Proficiency with Mac OS; familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe
  Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the School
  of Visual Arts or a similar art and design college.
• Experience
  with Salesforce, Canvas, Ellucian Colleague, or other student
  information systems.
• Knowledge of the film industry.
• Producer or production experience in the film industry.
• Familiarity with film editing software.
• Experience creating and
  producing newsletters using platforms such as Constant Contact or
  Mailchimp.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES

• Knowledge of higher education environments, academic
  operations, and filmmaking practices.
• Knowledge of the New York film industry and production environment.
• ​Knowledge of
  administrative budgeting, financial tracking,
  and departmental spending.
• Skill in verbal, written, interpersonal, ​and
  collaboration communications.
• Skill in ​time
  management, planning, and organizing.
• Skill in problem-solving, attention
  to detail, and multitasking.
• ​Ability to
  present the College and MPS Film Directing program to prospective students and external
  partners.
• ​Ability to work effectively
  with faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to present information clearly in
  meetings and recruitment settings.
• ​Ability
  to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain flexible and adaptable
  to changing departmental needs.
• Demonstrated
  customer service skills and responsiveness to student and faculty needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working
  relationships with other employees, faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (OR WORKING
CONDITIONS)

• Schedule: Part-Time (14 hours per week), Tuesday
  and Wednesday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. On-site (not remote).
• Location: 132 West 21st Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY
  10011
• Additional Hours: Evening and weekend work may be required to
  support departmental events, programs, and
  initiatives.
• Work Environment: Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends in
  support of program events,
  recruitment activities, or the Thesis Film Festival.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift or move
  materials
  related to departmental events or operations (up to approximately 15–20 pounds) as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk,
  bend, and
  move throughout campus facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods, including
  viewing
  screens, typing, and using input devices.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for this
position,
candidates must submit the following:

• Cover Letter: Describe your interest in the position and how your
  qualifications meet the stated requirements.
• Resume or CV: Include relevant experience and key
  responsibilities.

WORKING AT SVA

School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists,
designers, and creative
professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic
curriculum, and an emphasis on
critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.

Comprising over 7,000
students at its Manhattan campus
and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic
communities in the world. For more
information about the College’s 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Click here to learn what it’s like to work at
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The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA
enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds,
gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.

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