Who We Are: If you have always dreamed of living and working in a world class city, while honing your professional energy in a fast-paced, challenging and engaging work environment, then you are invited to join Academy of Art University – the leading art & design university in the nation. As a student-focused and dynamic institution, we believe our employees are direct contributors to the future of art and design.   Office Manager, School of Motion Pictures & Television   Job Description: The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in filmmaking as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of filmmaking skills, including producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, screenwriting, production design and acting.
The Office Manager will spearhead the day-to-day operations for the School of Motion Pictures & Television, performing both strategic and tactical office management and administrative support. The ideal candidate should be a highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter, with depth of experience in both office management and operations, and administration. This individual will report to the Department Director and work directly for multiple stakeholders including faculty, staff and students. Candidates holding strong administrative skills that have worked in a motion pictures & television environment or have an interest in motion pictures & television is a plus. This is your opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and contribute to the success of the largest accredited private art and design school in the nation.   Requirements:   Minimum 2-4 years prior administrative experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be self-starter who can work independently Must be well organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Friendly, outgoing with great customer service skills a must Exceptional computer experience with MS Word, Excel and PhotoShop Prior experience working in an educational environment a plus Benefits: Academy of Art University offers employees’ health insurance, 401K Plan, paid vacation and holidays, and a commuter program. In addition we offer the following unique advantages: a tuition-free undergraduate class, health & wellness programs, access to University gym/pool & athletic games, and participation in various events such as our film festival, fashion show and gallery auctions. For further information on the Academy: Academy of Art Follow AAU_Jobs on Twitter