Learning and Outreach Manager - GVSU Art Gallery (9/25/23)

Posted on 9/11/23

LEARNING AND OUTREACH MANAGER - ART GALLERY

Job no: 494913

Position type: EAP - Executive, Administrative, Professional

Location: Allendale Categories: Art Gallery

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for developing and facilitating the Art Gallery’s education programs and outreach activities and will actively contribute to GVSU’s effort to foster a diverse and inclusive campus community in support of the university’s long-term strategic and learning goals of connecting the university's art collection into GVSU curriculum, across all fields of study. This position serves as one of the Art Gallery’s central connection points between the art collection and GVSU faculty, staff, students, and the greater general public.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Support faculty in academic outreach by building resources, structures and systems and through curricular assignments, collection use, and building and gallery visits.

a. 80% - general art permanent collection, including management of the Friends of Art membership group.

b. 20% - Mathias J. Alten collection, including the management of the Friends of Alten membership group.

2. Work with staff to plan public programs that enhance exhibitions through education, interpretation, and social engagement. Evaluate attendance and level of engagement and learning from programs.

3. Produce artist talks, scholarly lectures, panels, tours, discussion groups, workshops, and social events that engage our community in visual learning, social and political dialogue, arts appreciation, civic mindfulness, and education pedagogy.

4. Manage programming-related budgets, files and reports.

5. Manage the university’s involvement in ArtPrize and other community outreach opportunities.

6. Work with staff to develop annual outreach and marketing plan that reaches priority targeted audiences, increases gallery visibility generally, and leverages resources for maximum benefit. Includes developing outreach and marketing materials (video and photo), incorporating curatorial content produced by staff, and overseeing distribution both across appropriate communications vehicles.

7. Serve as departmental media liaison by working with University Communications and other outlets on interviews and actively seek press coverage. Regularly reach out to media and community organizations to seek activate opportunities to promote or advertise museum exhibitions and programs.

8. Manage all Art Gallery social media accounts and provide leadership to social media student workers.

9. Oversees event management and maintenance of timely and dynamic public information resources: campus events calendar, gallery social media, campus postings in coordination with gallery staff.

10. Establish and support visitor policies and standards and keep the gallery assistants trained in ongoing exhibitions and programs.

11. Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with adult audiences.
• Experience managing and supervising teams and/or projects.
• Experience in the design and implementation of programs and learning opportunities that promote community engagement.
• Administrative aptitude, including organizational and time-management skills, project management, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with and communicate effectively with multiple audiences and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the intercultural understanding and awareness required to work in a diverse workplace and serve a diverse population.
• Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, openness, and receptivity to new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to professionally engage with community on social media platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate innovation, creativity, and informed risk-taking.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff within across the university, and professionals across the larger community.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Master’s degree. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment. The position is based on the Allendale campus, but some travel is required to other GVSU and broader community locations.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties can be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary: $51,000-$54,2000, commensurate with experience

Department/Division: Art Gallery/Office of the Provost

Campus: Allendale

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Application review begins September 25. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University. Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Advertised: 07 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Application review will begin on September 25th, 2023. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.