Description

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibitions to join the leadership of this dynamic university art museum. Founded in 1881, the Kemper Art Museum is nationally accredited with an internationally renowned collection of predominantly modern and contemporary European and American art. Primary responsibilities of the position include leadership of the registration, facilities & preparation, and security departments of the Museum, as well as overseeing collections care and the logistical aspects of developing and implementing exhibitions. The Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibitions directs long-range planning relating to the collection and exhibition management, oversees short-term planning and day-to-day projects, and establishes and maintains departmental policies and procedures. A member of the senior staff, the Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibitions plays a key role in the development and implementation of institutional goals. Supervises registrars, facilities & art preparation staff, and security staff. This position represents the Museum, the School, and the University locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibitions is a senior staff position reporting to the Director and Chief Curator.

Responsibilities include

  • Provide leadership and general oversight of the registration, facilities & art preparation, and security departments to ensure the Museum’s rigorous standards of quality and consistency are met.
  • Oversee the overall exhibitions program, including develop and manage exhibition-related budgets, contracts, seasonal calendars, and production schedules.
  • Oversee the day-to-day installation and management of exhibitions as pertains to registration, facilities & art preparation, and security.
  • Oversee the care and management of the permanent collection, including manage collection-related budgets; coordinate conservation treatments as needed; and research, write, and implement collection-related grants.
  • Direct building maintenance issues pertaining to the care and safety of the collection and facilities in accordance with professional museum standards.
  • Serve as an adviser for Art on Campus projects.
  • Application instructions

    For a complete posting, full requirements, and application, visit the Washington University employment website at http://jobs.wustl.edu, Job ID 32052.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, protected veteran, or disability status.

     

    Institutional background

    The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is a part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.  It is charged with fostering the University’s educational mission through the exhibition, publication, development, and preservation of visual art. The Museum’s mission is to preserve and develop its art collection and continue its legacy of collecting significant art of the time; provide excellence in art historical scholarship, education, and exhibition; inspire social and intellectual inquiry into the connections between art and contemporary life; and engage audiences on campus, in the local community, across the nation, and worldwide. Founded in 1881, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is a nationally accredited university art museum with an exceptional collection of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century American and European art and a stimulating program of intellectually rigorous special exhibitions.

    The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis is a unique collaboration in interdisciplinary architecture, art, and design education, linking professional programs in art and architecture with the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in the context of an internationally recognized research university.

    Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching and research, and draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 120 nations. The University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning. Its programs, administration, facilities, resources, and activities combine to further its mission of teaching, research, and service to society.

  • To apply, visit hr.wustl.edu and search for Job ID 32052.
Requirements
Required Qualifications

MA degree in art history or equivalent, and 5-7 years of museum registration, collections, and exhibition management experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail. Exceptional organizational, time management, analytic, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Familiar with professional museum standards and procedures as they pertain to registration, exhibitions, collections care, construction and building systems, and security.

Ability to collaborate effectively and supervise staff and interns.

Experience with collection management software, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
Preferred Qualifications

Reading knowledge of Italian, German, or French is desirable.
Job Information
  • Saint Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States
  • 25432511
  • December 10, 2015
  • Assistant Director for Collections and Exhibitions
  • Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Registrar/Collections Management
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • Master’s Degree
  • 5-7 Years
  • 10-25%