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In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. M.A. and/or Ph.D. preferred in art history or related field.
- Experience in a museum, gallery, nonprofit or higher education.
- Strong academic and art history background. Familiarity with the academic environment and the ability to work cross-departmentally with a distinguished faculty, curatorial, and other museum staff.
- Ability to develop interpretive programs for a range of audiences and experience of and familiarity with the use of new technologies in developing interpretive materials.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing and leading programs or exhibitions engaging a broad public, in particular university faculty and students.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team. Ability to direct the work of others, provide creative and intellectual oversight to a team of staff and volunteers.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness. A proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
- Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills. Ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and decision-making skills.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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