Description

The Senior Exhibitions Administrator is a key member of the Exhibition Department at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) responsible for a wide variety of important activities associated with the planning and implementation of an ambitious and highly successful exhibition program.  Key responsibilities include the implementation of rigorous exhibition time-lines from project conception to completion, the development and oversight of exhibition fiscal year and project budgets, the management of gallery operations, the planning of several VIP events per year, and the maintenance of fundraising targets for individual exhibitions as well as timelines associated with foundation and private funding proposals. These important responsibilities require strong inter-personal skills, advanced budgetary and financial acumen, and sound independent judgment.  The position works closely with the Exhibitions Director and Chief Curator on a daily basis to ensure that the financial operations and exhibition timelines of the Department remain strategically sound.

 

Required Education:

B.A. in Art History, Museum Studies or related field

 

Preferred Education:

M.A. in Art History, Museum Studies or related field

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with high level museum and cultural institution officials as well as possible exhibition sponsors; ability to make sound, independent decisions, particularly when the Exhibitions Director is traveling. Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to meet fixed deadlines. Strong knowledge of MS Office suite, financial applications and databases including Filemaker Pro.

Apply for this position on the NYU website at: https://www.nyucareers.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=237900

Job Information
  • New York, New York, 10001, United States
  • 28331304
  • May 2, 2016
  • Senior Exhibitions Administrator
  • Institute for the Study of the Ancient World – New York University
  • Exhibitions
  • No
  • Full-Time
  • Indefinite
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • 3-5 Years
  • 0-10%