The NY Gap Program Manager works in an educational setting managing the operations team, supporting faculty, and reporting to the Director of the NY Gap Program. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to spend working in the heart of New York City with passionate young artists from around the world, and supporting their learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.  The NY Gap Program Manager serves as the point person for all aspects of day-to-day operations for the NY Gap Program. The ideal candidate is an inspiring and highly effective leader who is caring and fully conscious of adolescent development/needs. They are both knowledgeable and experienced in maintaining a set of strong risk management policies, managing complex scheduling, and organizing experiential learning opportunities. Finally, this individual is tech-savvy and fastidiously detail oriented. Primary Responsibilities:Contribute to operations and general program planningOversee staff and student safety, both on and off campusSupport faculty and curriculum to ensure positive learning environmentAssure that equipment and facilities are safely and properly prepared and maintained for use by program participants and staffCommunicate with students, parents and all AMDA faculty/staff in a positive and effective mannerCoordinate with all program stakeholders to ensure that the master schedule is accurate and fully utilizedPlan/Support operations for cultural events, performances, auditions, film-shoots, studio days, and rehearsalsSupervise daily commuter student life, including travel, and mealsProvide daily reports for the Directors of the NY Gap Program, and additional oral/written reports as requiredOther duties, as assignedQualifications:Superior student/parent communication skills3+ Years education staff supervision experience3+ Years experience in residential education environmentExperience with scheduling or schedule managementRisk management implementation experiencePerforming arts background preferredRate: $1,200/weekAvailable FT 06/08/25- 07/26/25. BA + High School Teacher or Administrator CertificationFirst aid/CPR certified Position Information:The standard schedule for this role is full-time, from 06/08/25 to 07/26/25.This is subject to change based on department needs.The pay for this position is $1,200/week.This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.  Diversity and Qualifications: AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.