Bachelor's degree in Arts Management, Museum Studies, or a related field
5-7 years of experience in a museum or arts organization
Demonstrated experience in collections management and exhibition development
Strong leadership skills and experience in strategic planning
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including students and faculty
Responsibilities
Provide artistic vision and lead strategic planning initiatives
Oversee the care and documentation of a permanent collection of over 8,000 works
Develop and coordinate exhibitions and related programming
Manage exhibition installations and related logistical details
Oversee daily operations and facility management of the museum
Administer the museum budget and financial processes
Supervise and mentor student staff, facilitating an engaging work environment
Benefits
Opportunity to influence campus culture through arts and education
Collaborative environment with multiple college departments
Access to a unique permanent collection and community of artists
Engagement with a broad spectrum of audiences in the Philadelphia arts scene
Encouragement to develop professionally within the arts sector
Full Job Description
Job Description
Leadership & Strategy
Provide artistic vision and lead long-term strategic planning in alignment with the College's institutional plan including APEX
Serve as a compelling spokesperson for the Berman within the Ursinus campus community and beyond
Partner with the college's APEX Center and hub directors, especially the Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA) and the Arts in Action hub, on key initiatives
Collections & Exhibitions
Oversee the stewardship, documentation, and care of the Permanent Collection of over 8,000 works including nearly 80 outdoor sculptures located across the campus
Maintain all object, artist, and source records
Develop exhibitions and programming drawn primarily from the Permanent Collection to support faculty and student engagement
Coordinate exhibition installations, checklists, didactics, signage, and labels
Oversee matting, framing, mount creation, and art handling, including coordination of contracted personnel
Support Museum Studies curriculum and student opportunities
Facilitate the Annual Student Exhibition in collaboration with Art and Art History faculty and student artists
Operations & Administration
Oversee day-to-day museum operations, including facility management, security protocols, and coordination with Campus Safety, Facilities Services, and outside contractors for event use
Manage office functions including communications, scheduling, filing, and supply management
Cover the reception desk when student staff is unavailable during hours open to the public
Manage the museum's overall budget, including invoicing, check requests, reimbursements, and petty cash
Student Staff Supervision
Supervise and mentor student workers, fostering a positive and educational work environment
Provide training in exhibition tours, collections care, and art handling
Campus & Community Engagement
Partner with APEX Center and hub directors, Associate Director of Service Learning and colleagues at the Communications Office to develop and execute communication strategies
Engage with campus partners to foster relationships with the campus community, local community, and the broader Philadelphia arts community
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