Assistant General Manager

School of Rock

Assistant General Manager

Ankeny, IA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With 300+ schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds.

    The Assistant General Manager (GM) runs the show from ACDC to Zappa creating a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential. We want as many kids as possible to have the opportunity to experience the magic that is School of Rock. Our AGMs bring commitment to working with every part of the school’s community and operations to cultivate our unique culture and environment, where our students learn music and life skills.

    Roles and Responsibilities (At the direction of the GM):

    Relationship Management

    Ensure maximum student retention by creating and maintaining the warm and positive culture of the school

    Introduce prospective students and families to our program and encourage enrollment

    Communicate regularly with parents on progress reports and updates on school events and activities.

    Interact with students to make certain their needs are being met.

    Oversee student attendance to lessons, rehearsals and concerts. Communicate absences to parents.

    Handle and resolve customer relations issues

    School Management

    Manage daily teaching schedule for peak efficiency and maximum profitability.

    Assist in managing teaching staff and front desk staff

    Assume responsibility of school operations in the absence of GM

    Create and maintain the unique "vibe" of the school through care and maintenance of the physical environment

    Maintain attractive merchandise displays, keep accurate inventory and minimize damaged goods.

    Sales and Promotion

    Handle inbound leads and maximize conversion of leads to new students.

    Facilitate tours to prospective students and parents to sell enrollment.

    Manage ongoing marketing to prospect list.

    Maintain our active social media presence on a daily basis

    Effectively promote shows/concerts with advertising, flyers, direct mail and other marketing.

    Engage in music community outreach to provide guest artist opportunities for clinics and residencies

    Financial Management

    Assume responsibility with the GM for the School’s Performance

    Assist GM across customer billing, and collections.

    Meeting all enrollment goals insuring the school’s financial success.

    Skill Requirements:

    3+ years experience in marketing, sales, and/or customer service environment, social media management

    Excellent customer service and relationship skills

    Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills

    Experience and interest in working with children

    Strong business acumen, preferably experience assisting in running a small business

    Excellent communication skills

    Collaborator who works well across diverse populations

    Strong work ethic, integrity, and leadership skills

    Resourceful, proactive and innovative

    Passion and/or interest in music and the arts highly desirable