Cortland, NY, USA
45 days ago
Director of Art Gallery
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Budget Title Director of Art Gallery Campus Title Director of Art Gallery School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Art & Art History Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL4 Salary Range $52,400-$62,400 (Depending on Experience) Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary The Director of Art Gallery position is a full-time position with a 10-month obligation that coincides with the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Primary responsibilities are to implement all phases of exhibition planning and programming to support the Art and Art History Department programs and the college mission by enhancing the cultural and intellectual climate of the college and surrounding region. Major Responsibilities Planning Implement all phases of program planning, including feasibility research for themes, candidates, and objects; proposal solicitation; preparation of tentative budget; program plans and identification of possible funding sources Act as department gallery committee chair to consult/collaborate with faculty for idea generation, and to assure fit to current program needs Plan, curate, and organize regularly scheduled exhibitions per year Responsible for installation/deinstallation of exhibitions and artworks Supervise and provide support for gallery assistants to install/deinstall exhibitions Guide artist or guest curator in exhibition design and installation Supervise the design and installation of student exhibitions Coordinate all details of shipping, insurance, security and documentation

Education and Interpretive Programming Organize lectures, workshops and other programs that relate to exhibitions Prepare or write interpretations for exhibitions such as narrative labels and handouts and produce brochures or catalogs Conduct exhibition tours for campus visitors Supervise and provide training for interns to act as docents Conduct and/or coordinate educational programs for various age groups in regional community Marketing and Audience Development Produce and distribute exhibition announcements, flyers and press releases Publicize exhibitions and related programs across campus through emails to students and faculty/staff Publicize exhibitions through local, regional, and social media Fundraising and Fiscal Management Propose and implement internal and external grants, and other fundraising vehicles to supplement the Gallery’s permanent funding Manage gallery portion of departmental budget and works with department chair and department secretary to maintain budget records Collections Management Manage the permanent collection including the maintenance of policies, procedures and records for current holdings and future acquisitions Manage the permanent collection database Supervise gallery staff to maintain professional collection management methods and storage Department Participation Teach Professional Practices (3-credits) course, once per year Attend regularly scheduled department meetings Act as participant on select department committees Train and supervise students to support Gallery functioning as well as to supplement department educational programs Advise department majors in areas related to art exhibitions and museum studies Act as consultant for exhibitions in alternative campus spaces and community partnership spaces, when necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effective interpersonal skills Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students Working knowledge of historic and contemporary art Strong written and oral communication skills Effective presentation skills Desire to work with diverse student, employee and community populations Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in interactions with all constituents Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to academic department chair and works closely with department faculty, staff, students and exhibiting artists Supervises gallery staff and student interns


Required Qualifications Master’s Degree Experience working in a museum or gallery setting


Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in art history, museum studies, other relevant studio art related degree Three or more years of museum or gallery management experience Evidence of successful grant procurement Experience teaching at the college level


EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S23210 Review Start Date 10/17/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9168 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant

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