Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager (California)

About Study Smart Tutors

Study Smart Tutors is a college and career access organization that collaborates with partners to promote educational equity, access, and success by providing a diverse range of tools for students, families, and educators. Our mission is grounded in closing opportunity gaps and empowering communities through high-quality, culturally responsive academic support.

We offer an array of college access courses at no cost to our students or their families. We are able to accomplish this by partnering with schools, outreach programs, and other college and career access organizations to provide efficient and effective college and career access programming and classroom-based test preparation.  

To learn more about Study Smart Tutors visit us at www.studysmarttutors.com

Position: Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager

The Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager will serve as a primary liaison between Study Smart Tutors, its school/program partners, and its network of mentors and facilitators. This hybrid role blends Arts, Entertainment & Design product support with partnership success management to ensure seamless delivery of program services while fostering long-term, impactful relationships with partners.

The Arts, Entertainment & Design Program Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Education & Operations (West).

This position is hybrid, with a mix of virtual and in-person engagements. Candidates must be available to travel across the region as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Arts, Entertainment & Design Mentor/Badges/Tutor  Support & Program Quality

• Oversee mentor/facilitator/tutor  preparations, ensuring high-quality delivery across assigned programs.


• Visit program sites (in-person) to observe sessions, provide feedback, and offer coaching.


• Support tutors and facilitators with instructional planning, technology integration, and student intervention practices.


• Support coordination of experiential learning events related to Arts, Entertainment & Design programming.


• Research and implement equitable academic growth modalities (virtual, hybrid, in-person) to serve diverse student populations.


• Provide evaluation and performance feedback to mentors, facilitators, and tutors ensuring alignment with organizational standards.