Operations Manager- Interactive Media Lab
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OPERATIONS MANAGER - INTERACTIVE MEDIA LABThe Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for the full-time experienced and dedicated Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration, space management, and resource scheduling at our Interactive Media Lab(IML). This role will be based in the Hough area at the MidTown Collaboration Center and will act as the primary liaison between the IML and the Cleveland Institute of Art's (CIA) main campus at University Circle.As the Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Associate Director of Technology to ensure the smooth functioning of all resources within the IML, maximizing utilization and supporting the needs of CIA students, faculty, industry, and community partners. You'll maintain and manage the scheduling of studios and labs, coordinate with CIA departments for cross-functional team support, and oversee the IML's reception desk operations. Additionally, you will handle equipment check-in and check-out, manage billing and invoicing, and develop policies and procedures for space and equipment use.Your role will include managing inventory, staffing, and providing direction to student and part-time employees, as well as offering first-level technical guidance to IML visitors. You'll act as the point of contact for special events held at the IML and work collaboratively with internal and external organizations to ensure that the lab remains an innovative, productive space.Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in operations management, ideally within an educational or creative environment, and a keen interest in emerging XR, AR, VR, 3D, and audio/video production technologies. You should have strong experience managing technology resources, supervising employees, and be comfortable with scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management. Your ability to develop collaborative relationships and maintain a detail-oriented approach to operational management will be key to your success. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.CompensationThis is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual, 13 paid holidays, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.ABOUT CIACIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees' collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students' success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland's University Circle, one of the country's most unique cultural centers - recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country. The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.eduPay Range: $40,000 - $45,000 per year