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Title: Art Department Studio Manager

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 20

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Art Department Studio Manager will be responsible for supporting the operation and safety of departmental studio facilities. The role centers on the Ceramics studio while also providing oversight across painting, drawing, photography, and digital art. The position will assist faculty and students with day-to-day studio needs, coordinate equipment maintenance and safety compliance, and supervise departmental work-study students.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.


Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Art or a related discipline, or significant equivalent work experience in studio arts, fabrication, or studio management.

- Experience in technical oversight, facilities support, or hands-on operations in art studios, workshops, labs, or comparable environments.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technical systems, equipment, and safety protocols quickly and independently.

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple spaces and responsibilities simultaneously.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to train and supervise student staff.
Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies as needed.

Preferred Education and Experience

- Experience working in or managing a ceramics studio, including familiarity with kilns, clay bodies, glazes, and related equipment.

- Experience working in other art studio environments such as painting, drawing, photography, digital arts, or woodworking

- Experience with OSHA, EPA, or institutional safety compliance in a studio, lab, or workshop setting.

- Experience with facilities coordination and supervising employees, student workers, or volunteers.

- MFA or graduate-level training in a studio art discipline.

Job Duties

• Assume primary oversight responsibility for the Ceramics studio, including day-to-day operations, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day operations of additional department studio spaces, including Painting, Foundations, Intermedia, Photography, Drawing, the equipment cage, and the wood shop.
• Help to ensure equipment is functional, properly maintained, and safe for student and faculty use; aid in coordinating repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to help maintain OSHA, EPA, and institutional safety compliance; monitor and implement safety protocols across all studios.
• Maintain records for studio usage, safety inspections, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to studio equipment or facilities.
• Supervise 10–12 work-study students per semester, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on studio procedures and safety.