Studio Manager

Studio Manager Apply Now How to Apply Please submit a cover letter as the first page of your resume and, in one page or less, describe how this role fits your career goals. These submissions will be used to assess writing skills. Please submit all materials together in a single file due to system limitations. All materials will be assessed for written communication skills. Job Summary The Michigan Photography Studio Manager reports directly to the Director of Michigan Photography. This position is the air traffic controller of Michigan Photography, as they will work with clients, photographers, and freelancers to ensure assignments are scheduled and equitable. The Studio Manager handles the day-to-day operations of the front office team by assigning tasks, managing workload, and billing. This position manages multiple duties and will need to be detail-oriented and nimble. Why Work at Michigan? Benefits at the University of Michigan In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Responsibilities* Maintain a clear and equitable photo assignment schedule Be first to respond to client inquiries Transfer approved assignment requests from the internal work order system to Google Calendar Make sure all staff photographers have an equal amount of shooting hours per 40/hour work week Ensure assignments have appropriate travel and setup time Work with the Director to approve overtime of photographers Maintains bi-weekly shot list to ensure staff equity Assign freelance photographers when necessary Manage a list of local freelancers Assist the Director or other clients with searching and hiring national and international freelancers Assist the Director in scheduling large production shoots Manages the finalization and submission of financials at the end of the month Sub billing, external billing, and merchant services Ensure correct results Maintain proper supplies for non-photographer office needs Oversee passport business Train student workers on passport operation Take passport photos when needed; however, the Studio Assistant and student workers are the primary passport photographers. Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree. Must work M-F 8am-5pm. Occasional after-hours office presence may be required Five years experience in the photography industry and/or the University of Michigan processes In-depth knowledge of Google Suite Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . Additional Information This is a 1-year term-limited appointment with the potential to re-evaluate for an extension. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day of posting. This opening may be removed from the posting board and filled after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job Detail Job Opening ID 255052 Working Title Studio Manager Job Title Admin Coord/Project Coord Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Hybrid Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Vice Pres Communicat Department MI Photography & Media Posting Begin/End Date 10/02/2024 - 10/09/2024 Salary $48,000.00 - $51,000.00 Career Interest Administration Apply Now