Program Manager, Curriculum and Instruction
- Employer
- Sotheby's Institute of Art
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jun 23, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Information
The Program Manager, Curriculum and Instruction plays an essential
role in the academic development of all Global Online programs
offered by Sotheby's Institute of Art. Reporting to the Director
for Academics, Global Online, the Program Manager, Curriculum and
Instruction will ensure clear, concise, and timely administration
and communication to faculty and staff department-wide. Programs
include but are not limited to the Hybrid MA in Art Business, the
Online Premier program, Sotheby’s Summer Institute (pre-college and
continuing education), diploma and certificate programs, and other
programs that may be developed to fulfill the mission of Sotheby’s
Institute of Art.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following. The
individual will also be expected to perform all necessary duties
necessary customarily performed by a person holding this position.
Other duties may be assigned.
• Support the Director of Academics in working with Global Online
faculty to ensure that syllabi are standardized across courses in
terms of style and format; guide faculty as needed
• Ensure that all Global Online programs syllabi, as well as
student and faculty handbooks, and other important documents are
ready and available for upload to CANVAS in advance of a program’s
launch
• Provide support for faculty, coordinate course readings, and
rosters, and liaise with the library staff to coordinate readings,
copyright, etc., as directed by the Director of Academics
• Assist in reviewing online course materials and work with Global
Online faculty
• Book and confirm approved course-specific events for the Global
Online programs such as museum and gallery visits in a timely
manner. Oversee ordering of boxed lunches in collaboration with the
Academic staff, if applicable
• Respond to calls on the academic hotline during the pre-college
program
• Provide daily updates during the Summer Institute concerning any
schedule or site visit changes, or student and faculty issues that
arise, provide a point of contact for students, faculty, and staff
amongst the different programs
• Maintain meticulous records tabulating all academic program
expenses
• Work with the Director of Academics and the Director of
Operations and Student Success, Global Online to oversee the
Academic Lounge and ensure that all courses are staffed
appropriately each day; that Master Teachers and/or Academic
Assistants have schedules for class observations and Academic
Lounge coverage; and that any required SIA-Global Online academic
evening events (e.g. College Application Nights and Portfolio
Nights) are appropriately staffed; assist in staffing, as
needed
• Plan, prepare, and track faculty handbook compliance, in
conjunction with HR and the Director for Operations and Student
Success, Global Online
• Work with faculty and staff within the pre-college program to
ensure the timely issue of written evaluations to students and
families, after the evaluations have been approved by the Director
of Academics
• Assist in classroom observations to ensure high-quality
programming
• Work with stakeholders to evaluate program success and refine for
the future
• Attend weekly planning meetings for all programs
Knowledge and Abilities
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and ability required to perform this job successfully. •
Highly productive, able to work effectively on a variety of
projects simultaneously • Demonstrated project management skills,
especially working across diverse teams and corporate cultures •
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability
to anticipate, improvise, and adapt for optimal resolutions:
detail-oriented and proactive/self-starter • Outstanding
interpersonal skills/highly collaborative: work well within a team
environment to plan, implement, and troubleshoot; as well as
maintain composure in stressful situations, make sound judgments,
and work under deadline pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
and Teams
• Proficient in/willing to learn the following systems, along with
others that may be used:
• CANVAS learning management system
• Zoom and Zoom webinar
• DocuSign and BambooHR management systems
• EvalKit, SurveyMonkey, and Accredible evaluation and certificate
systems
• EventBrite event planning systems
• Boardingware student management system
Additionally, the individual must:
• Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy in interpersonal
relationships
• Support and embrace diversity and inclusiveness
• Be present in the office as needed and comply with regular
weekday (Monday-Friday) attendance during core business hours
• Be available to work additional hours, as needed
• Be available to travel locally or nationally, as needed
This position has a demanding schedule and may require work on
evenings and weekends. This position is required to be in person in
New York during the summer months if there is in-person student
programming.
Education, Work Experience, and/or Licensure
The Program Manager, Curriculum and Instruction must have a
master’s degree in art history, art business/management, or a
related field, as well as prior experience with formal or informal
youth or continuing education programs. US Citizenship or Permanent
Residence Status is required.
Language Skills
While no special language skills are required for the position,
given the nature of the broader organization and the spirit of the
educational offerings, applicants must be capable of upholding the
highest standards of written and spoken English. Speaking
additional languages is a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of their job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and downstairs, crouch,
stoop, and reach.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel extensively within the broader New York City
area
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics listed here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of a basic office/academic environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so
classified. SIA-NY reserves the right to modify this job
description in its sole discretion.
BrandEd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
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