Tamarind Institute, a division of the College of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director. Founded in 1960, Tamarind is recognized internationally for its contribution to the growth of contemporary printmaking and continues to train master printers and house a professional collaborative studio for artists. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Tamarind’s director is responsible for supervising a gallery director, marketing and development specialist, business manager, print curator, and two master printers. Under the leadership of the director, the seven-person staff works closely together to ensure that Tamarind maintains its role as a leader in education and research, and continues to provide quality creative opportunities to artists nationally and internationally. Tamarind produces approximately thirty high-quality editions annually, and depends heavily upon revenue generated from the sale of these lithographs to support the budget associated with its educational and artistic programs. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within an academic environment and be able to motivate staff, students, and artists. The position requires strong entrepreneurial skills, as it is necessary to stimulate and develop new markets for Tamarind lithographs. The director represents Tamarind Institute at domestic and international fine art and printmaking events.

Duties and Responsibilities
Promotes Tamarind Institute and collaborative lithography through maintaining and expanding contacts with national and international galleries, museums, scholars, and artists.
Plans and develops strategies for generating revenues for the Institute by writing grants, coordinating projects, cultivating donors, researching additional funding sources, and/or maintaining contractual relationships with funding agencies.
Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff.
Develops and maintains relationships with artists; negotiates contracts for publishing and fee-basis projects.
Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
Mentors Tamarind students on business practices for a print workshop.
Oversees the overall operations of programs reporting to this position.
Represents the University to various institutional divisions as well as externally to governmental agencies, vendors, students and their parents, and/or the general public and Tamarind Advisory Board.
Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures; may serve on university planning and policy-making committees.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; at least 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of institutional resources, conventions, and protocols within the international art community.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and/or media sources.
Knowledge and understanding of existing and developing artistic and resources needs of collaborative lithography.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
Proposal and grant writing skills.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Employee development and performance management skills.
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Ability to develop and organize international and community projects.
Preferred Requirements: Master’s degree; at least 7 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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Contact Person: Shelly Smith Phone: 5054532159
Email Address: tamarind@unm.edu
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