Manager in Training - Vancouver, Canada - Academy of Modern Art (AOMA)

Academy of Modern Art (AOMA)

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 foran experienced and energetic
Manager in Training 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.

What you will be trained and responsible for:

Academic Management:_
Assist the President in program research and school development
Conduct consultations with parents and/or students who are looking to enroll in art universities locally, nationally, or internationally
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
Conduct research and develop programs, workshops, art tours, short courses, and community activities/collaborations
Operations Management:_
Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality of business operations
Oversee daytoday operational activities, including customer services, marketing events, workshops, art classes, program consultation, instructor management, etc.
Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to streamline operations
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 needs for internal/external events, including team meetings, fundraisers, art competitions, and events
Responsible for managing the team schedule
Manage daily operations, such as inventory maintenance, supplies procurement, and office security systems
Team Leadership:_
Create and foster a healthy and positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement with team members
Build and lead a highperforming team, providing mentorship and guidance to team members.
Set clear performance expectations and goals for the team and conduct ongoing learning and development for all team members consistently by providing constructive feedback, handson coaching, mentoring, employee recognition, performance review, and evaluation
Celebrate company milestones and recognize the individuals who made them happen
Manage all aspects of human resources (team members and instructors) to build a solid and diverse team, including recruitment, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning
Address all employee concerns and issues to ensure smooth and efficient teamwork
Customer Satisfaction:_
Oversee the daytoday operations to ensure exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction.
Implement and maintain high standard of customer service.
Handle customers' inquiries, complaints, and special requests effectively and in a timely manner.
Monitor customers' reviews and feedback, taking necessary actions to address any issues and improve service quality.
Manage and direct team members to ensure consistency in service delivery and provide exceptional customer service
Marketing Management:_
Drive strategy and execute a wide range of marketing functions, including communications, advertising, branding, digital marketing, and social media
Lead management of baseline marketing performance metrics and setting marketing activities /campaign goals
Analyze the effectiveness of marketing strategy using performance tools and build out of performance reporting
Handle administrative tasks with team members related to marketing activities, including maintaining databases and organizing marketing materials

What you will bring:

Minimum 3 years experience working in a managerial or senior administrative role
Bachelor's or Master's degree
Must have a strong passion for art education
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
Small business operation experience is an asset
Strong computer proficiency with experience in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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

Benefits: