MUSEUM EDUC MGR 1 (Director Of Museum Education And Community Connection)

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Posted: 04-Apr-24

Location: Davis, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Education

Internal Number: 5153564

MUSEUM EDUC MGR 1 (Director Of Museum Education And Community Connection)
Department Description
Department Purpose
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is dedicated to education and serves a primary audience of faculty and students as the lens through which it engages a broader audience. The museum's program is steeped in the richness of resources at UC Davis (a top 5 public university in the US), which is also the repository of an important art historical legacy; and its physical location in the Central Valley.
Department Specific Job Scope:
The incumbent must be an experienced manager with a track record of innovative work with students and faculty.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Founding Director, and as a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Museum Education and University Engagement fulfills the critical role of connecting the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (MSM) to the diverse campus communities that constitute the University of California, Davis. With 30% of our space allocated for educational activities, and developed with the vision of 'education out front,' education is central to MSM's purpose. This is a special opportunity for a leader ready to stake a national claim by elevating already successful educational programs.
The Director of Museum Education and University Engagement assures that the Manetti Shrem Museum delivers on our mission to inspire new thinking and the open exchange of ideas by connecting to faculty teaching and research as well as directing a portfolio of programs designed to advance students' understanding of their place in the world. The Director manages operation of the museum's lecture hall and wet studio by facilitating campus connections to create a lively forum for community engagement and creative practice.
Looking towards our 10th anniversary in November 2026, the Director of Museum Education will join MSM at an extraordinary moment. With robust faculty engagement, operational norms established, and an effective, collaborative team in place, the education department's track record of success positions our museum to become a national leader among university art museums. The Director of Museum Education will play a foundational role in setting institutional goals with which we will mark our 10th anniversary.
Position Information
Apply by Date
April 24th, 2024
Salary Range
$72,300/annually - $131,100/annually - This position is subject to a department maximum budgeted salary; commensurate with education and experience.
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
Full-Time, 100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to frequently sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Flexible work schedule; requires on-site oversight of key events and programs.
• Restricted vacation during peak periods.
• Work occasional overtime, varied lunch hours, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed, occasionally on short-notice to meet operational needs.
• Position requires periodic travel to attend programs and industry conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum Education/Experience

• 3 years experience leading and managing staff. Experience overseeing an annual budget of at least $100,000.

• 5 years of sustained work developing successful programs at a museum or institution of higher learning.

• Experience working with faculty and students.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to represent the organization in a variety of public settings.

Preferred:
Preferred Education/Experience

• MA/PhD in education, museum studies, art history, or cultural studies.

• Experience working in art museums, with special attention to candidates with a background in university art museums.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Bilingual in a language that relates to current UC Davis student demographics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5153564&targetURL=
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .
Apply by Date
April 24th, 2024
Salary Range
$72,300/annually - $131,100/annually - This position is subject to a department maximum budgeted salary; commensurate with education and experience.
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
Full-Time, 100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=66501&PostingSeq=1
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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