The School of Art seeks professional artists, educators and administrators with an interest in interdisciplinary practice and expanding what it means to be a school in the 21st Century. The School of Art consists of 23 full-time faculty, 13 staff members, about 200 undergraduates and 18 graduate students.
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Current Openings
Doherty Hall Operations Manager
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Hire date: July 1, 2025
The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a qualified Operations Manager to oversee the operations and facilities management of its Doherty Hall art spaces. This role serves as a key administrative and operational liaison between the School of Art and university-wide departments, including Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Facility Management Services (FMS).
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the primary facilities manager for all School of Art spaces in Doherty Hall.
- Act as the main point of contact with EHS and FMS regarding safety protocols, facilities issues, and project coordination.
- Provides support for purchasing and procurement processes for Doherty Hall classrooms and faculty needs; work closely with the Business Manager and Finance Assistant for budget tracking and justification.
- Manage and assist with onboarding, safety training, and scheduling for student monitors, and student summer crew members. Assists in the onboarding of new staff technicians.
- Oversee project planning and execution for student summer crew work across Doherty Hall facilities.
- Establish and enforce safety and training procedures in collaboration with faculty and technical staff.
- Coordinate key distribution and card access permissions; liaise with the CMU Lockshop as needed.
- Manage classroom and studio assignments, faculty/staff offices, and studio spaces, including routine maintenance and crisis response.
- Supervise the Undergraduate Studio Space in Doherty Hall and ensure effective communication with student occupants regarding maintenance and space use.
- Submit and manage facility work requests and oversee renovation and equipment installation projects in coordination with FMS.
- Provide operational support for Foundations courses and manage scheduling and upkeep of Foundations critique and classroom space.
- Establish vendor relationships, obtain quotes, and manage service agreements or contracts as needed.
- Encourage and ensure school-wide compliance with safety protocols and training.
The School of Art is one of five schools within the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama and Music. Benchmarks of the School include collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry and IDeATE; and a unique curriculum that includes social practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time-based media, painting, drawing, and sculpture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- 3-5 years relevant work experience
- Prior experience in facilities operations and/or administrative coordination, preferably in an academic or art studio environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and facility management systems is highly desirable.
- Experience supervising staff and student workers is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with varied stakeholders.
Flexibility, excellence and passion are vital qualities within the School of Art. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through Carnegie Mellon University’s job portal.
Requirements:
Successful background check
Training:
OSHA – Hazardous Material Safety Training
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Technicians
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Salary Range
$52,000-$62,000
More Information:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
- Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
- Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
- Statement of Assurance
Rolling Applicant Pools
Adjunct Instructors
The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University continually seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach a variety of studio courses. Examples of courses for which we seek instructors include foundation-, intermediate-, and advanced-level courses. Studio classes typically meet for three hours a day, two days a week, over a 14-week semester and have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for the fall or spring semesters.
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 of our program.
Additional information and applications:
Adjunct Pool: Drawing, Painting, Print Media, and Photography
Adjunct Pool: Electronic & Time-Based Media
Adjunct Pool: Sculpture, Installation, & Site Work
Pre-College Instructors
The School of Art’s Summer Pre-College Program at Carnegie Mellon University continually seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach various studio courses. This is an open call for part-time adjunct instructors in the areas of Drawing, Painting, Print Media, Photography, Sculpture, and Animation.
The School of Art’s Pre-College Program is a three- or six-week academic experience for talented and highly motivated high school students entering their junior and senior years (grades 11 & 12). The 2024 summer program, which will operate in person and on campus, begins on June 24 and runs through August 2. In-person classes are offered on a Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday schedule from 9am to 12pm, and 1pm to 4pm. Courses have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet the criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for summer programming.
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 of our program.