Director of Art Gallery - SUNY Cortland : Job Details

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:PlanningImplement 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 sourcesAct as department gallery committee chair to consult/collaborate with faculty for idea generation, and to assure fit to current program needsPlan, curate, and organize regularly scheduled exhibitions per yearResponsible for installation/deinstallation of exhibitions and artworksSupervise and provide support for gallery assistants to install/deinstall exhibitionsGuide artist or guest curator in exhibition design and installationSupervise the design and installation of student exhibitionsCoordinate all details of shipping, insurance, security and documentationEducation and Interpretive ProgrammingOrganize lectures, workshops and other programs that relate to exhibitionsPrepare or write interpretations for exhibitions such as narrative labels and handouts and produce brochures or catalogsConduct exhibition tours for campus visitorsSupervise and provide training for interns to act as docentsConduct and/or coordinate educational programs for various age groups in regional communityMarketing and Audience DevelopmentProduce and distribute exhibition announcements, flyers and press releasesPublicize exhibitions and related programs across campus through emails to students and faculty/staffPublicize exhibitions through local, regional, and social mediaFundraising and Fiscal ManagementPropose and implement internal and external grants, and other fundraising vehicles to supplement the Gallery's permanent fundingManage gallery portion of departmental budget and works with department chair and department secretary to maintain budget recordsCollections ManagementManage the permanent collection including the maintenance of policies, procedures and records for current holdings and future acquisitionsManage the permanent collection databaseSupervise gallery staff to maintain professional collection management methods and storageDepartment ParticipationTeach Professional Practices (3-credits) course, once per yearAttend regularly scheduled department meetingsAct as participant on select department committeesTrain and supervise students to support Gallery functioning as well as to supplement department educational programsAdvise department majors in areas related to art exhibitions and museum studiesAct as consultant for exhibitions in alternative campus spaces and community partnership spaces, when necessaryKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff and studentsWorking knowledge of historic and contemporary artStrong written and oral communication skillsEffective presentation skillsDesire to work with diverse student, employee and community populationsAbility to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in interactions with all constituentsRequired Qualifications:Master's DegreeExperience working in a museum or gallery settingPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in art history, museum studies, other relevant studio art related degreeThree or more years of museum or gallery management experienceEvidence of successful grant procurementExperience teaching at the college level