Education:

Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts or in a related field to assigned area. Master's degree in art, art history, museum studies, non-profit management, or a related field. Course work and evidence of participation in museum management, administration is required, and in a University/College setting a plus.

Experience:

Five (5) years’ experiences managing a non-profit cultural institution including three (3) years’ experience in fundraising. Experience in a college or university museum with a permanent collection, teaching experience and/or a record of managerial accomplishments is desirable.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Funding sources for college museums and art programs to work closely with SPC’s Foundation and potential Donors;
• Legal aspects of museum operations and accreditation;
• Current and prospective legislation affecting art museums;
• American Alliance of Museum Accreditation Standards and Practices;
• Museum operations;
• Managerial principles;
• Budgeting principles;
• Museum collections management;
• Museum exhibit development;
• Curriculum development;
• Educational principles and practices;
• Basic digital marketing principles and practices;
• Customer service principles;
• Analytical methods; Public relations principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Lead the strategic planning, direction, and implementation of the museum as a public unit within the college supporting its broader goals and the college in articulating a compelling vision for LRMA as a 21st century museum and cultural destination.
• Develop opportunities to support LRMA as a teaching resource providing oversight and management of staff to ensure a connection to both college and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of the museum.
• Build and maintain a high performing team; set clear direction; and mentor, evaluate and guide senior management to support a culture of excellence, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Monitoring and evaluating employees. Delegating and prioritizing work.
• Work with Campus Provost to assure the necessary organizational structure, policies, systems controls, and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.
• Represent the museum and the Arts in SPC councils and committees within the College.
• Guide the development of institutional curatorial priorities, including exhibitions and collections care that address the short- and long-term needs of the museum and the community it serves with the highest curatorial and ethical standards of the field.
• Develop relationships with foundation and other grant funding institutions to enhance the Museum's research, exhibitions, and programs.
• Develop relationships with scholars, artists, and institutions to support the creation and curation of vibrant exhibitions that build of LRMA's reputation and advance new scholarship and conversations within and beyond the field.
• Interact regularly with LRMA's advisory committee to ensure they actively engage in the future of the museum.
• Serves as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Museum. Establishes strong

partnerships in the community. Enhances the Museum’s public image to expand interest and

support.

• Developing and monitoring budgets, museum collections, creating exhibits, developing and presenting educational materials, creating marketing materials and public speaking to assist in LRMA’s continual community and academic appeal.
• Conducting research, preparing records and reports, providing customer service.
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures as needed.
• Using a computer and related software applications.

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbent may be subject to dusts, odors, and chemicals.