SVA - MFA Design for Social Innovation

Director of Operations

SVA - MFA Design for Social Innovation

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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Salary

💰 $60,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Partner with the Department Chair on curriculum planning, program strategy, and special projects.
  • Lead year-round recruitment and promotional efforts, including studio tours and applicant coordination for potential students and external partners worldwide.
  • Serve as the academic advisor for students; manage course registration, graduation requirements, and ongoing advisement.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including facilities, equipment, and classroom needs.
  • Coordinate scheduling for classes, faculty, guest lectures, and special events.
  • Ensure alignment with SVA policies and academic standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, grades, attendance, and department budgets.
  • Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and community-building events.
  • Liaise with SVA Facilities, Security, and IT to ensure smooth physical and technical operations—AV, network, hardware, and materials for interactive installations.
  • Ensure compliance with ADA and accessibility standards across program spaces and communications.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative, operational, or program management roles, preferably within higher education, design/tech, or creative industries.
  • Familiarity with Data Visualization, Data Science, or Analytics industry and working knowledge of technical best practices strongly preferred.
  • Experience with higher education systems, protocols, and administrative processes preferred.
  • Background in design, creative production, or studio environments preferred.
  • Experience in higher education operations and academic programming strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in or supporting art, design, or data-focused programs, ideally within a graduate or academic environment.
  • Experience supervising teams, including student workers and external vendors.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and logistics in a start-up environment.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills (written, verbal, and digital).