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Description

The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is an independent charitable initiative of the Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation which strives to be a welcoming and nationally-recognized model education and animal care facility.  Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directo, the Operations and Facilities will be responsible for the project site opening and ongoing maintenance, outreach and programming.

The mission of the PetSpace is to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond—as well as to foster the understanding and enjoyment of companion animals—in a fun, engaging and interactive setting.  The PetSpace is a new state of the art animal care facility scheduled to open in January 2017, where people and pets connect. The campus, located in Playa Vista, includes state of the art animal care facilities with a vibrant, welcoming community center and will offer the following:

• Animal Adoptions – Pet adoptions in residence-like adoption suites.
• Learning Programs and Events – Classes, lectures and activities held in indoor and outdoor training areas for people and their pets, which is open to the community as well as educational institutions.  Outreach programs are planned for schools, veterans, seniors and the like.
• Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute – The leadership institute will bring together civic leaders and prominent experts to promote and foster a national dialogue on human-animal stewardship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position.  Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Reporting to the General Manager of the facility, the Operations and Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintenance, operation and management of the facility (30,000 sf of building space and 7,500 sf of green space) along with security and logistical oversight for all.  This position is expected to be an active member of the management team and oversee from both a tactical perspective the daily operations as well as a strategic, long-term planning perspective where facilities and maintenance initiatives are implemented which are innovative, effective and efficient in terms of budget and resources.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Initially responsible for working with construction and project crews to become acquainted with the facility during construction phase and offer creative workable solutions prior to build out

•  Acts as one of the subject matter experts regarding the facility lease and as one of the primary representatives in dealing with the landlord
• Responsible for maintaining the facility’s building and fenced/private area of the grounds in accordance with lease provisions

Assess and may perform or have performed minor building interior repairs, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and IT/AV in accordance with appropriate codes. Stays abreast of changing building codes and

• applicable law/regulations
• Monitors and ensures proper functioning of equipment and vehicles and assures maintenance of appropriate equipment/vehicle records and logs,including repairs, regular maintenance, and vendor contracts and performance
• Monitors and ensures proper functioning of IT/AV services for building
• Responsible for environmental compliance and monitoring for the building
• Responsible for custodial needs for facility, including but not limited to:Floor maintenance, window-cleaning, restrooms and all areas dealing with animals and pets in providing a safe and healthy atmosphere for the pets and for visitors in accordance with best practices
• Responsible for outdoor maintenance in compliance with lease provisions, including weeding, sweeping and leaf blowing
• Responsible for Safety and Security for facility.  Develop and maintain IPP and safety logs and conduct regular IPP training and safety meetings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Facilities and Operations Supervisors; 1-2 IT/AV employees; 3 outsourced security personnel and 4 janitorial personnel 

PRIMARY INTERACTIONS:

• Primary contact with General Manager and other direct reports;internal staff, vendors, consultant s, contractors and the public.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously, coordinate necessary workflow; update and  chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of building maintenance, construction, renovation practices and methods, building codes and regulations
• Knowledge of current federal,  state and local law and regulations in construction/facilities management, safety and operations
• High degree of problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Possess, professionalism, diplomacy, teamwork and the ability to interact with people from all walks of life
• A self-starter who can work independently with little or no supervision
• Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to compose routine correspondence
• Strong team orientation and ability to work interdependently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors’ Degree in business, operations or engineering field and at least 8-10 years of experience as a Facility/Operations Manager in a like environment, particularly an animal care/welfare facility

Demonstrated track record of facilities management and project management skills

Valid CA Driver’s License

Knowledge of local/state building codes, health and safety requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other programs related to facilities/construction, etc.

Description

The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace™ is an independent charitable initiative of the Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation which strives to be a welcoming and nationally-recognized model education and animal care center. Working closely with the General Manager, the Veterinarian/Animal Services Manger will be responsible for the animal care and related programming.

The mission of the PetSpace is to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond—as well as to foster the understanding and enjoyment of companion animals—in a fun, engaging and interactive setting.  The PetSpace is a new state of the art center scheduled to open in January 2017. Located in Playa Vista, it will include state of the art animal care facilities with a vibrant, welcoming community center and will offer the following:

• Animal Adoptions – Pet adoptions in residence-like suites.
• Learning Programs and Events – Classes, lectures and activities for people and pets    
• Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute – The leadership institute will bring together civic leaders and prominent experts to promote and foster anational dialogue on human-animal stewardship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position.  Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 

The Vet/Animal Services Manager must possess high standards of professional conduct and have experience in exercising leadership as part of a motivated and collegial team.  This position must have knowledge of best practices in caring for domestic animals and be able to guide the work of others with an integrated management approach.  This position will be responsible for overseeing and participating in animal care and in helping create and implement related programming for a unique center dedicated to animal welfare and strengthening the human/animal relationship.

Reporting to the General Manager of the center, the Veterinarian/Animal Serviced Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement and maintain a program of excellent and innovative veterinary care consistent with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with area veterinarians and other service providers to create a “vet network” to support the work of the Center.
• Develop relationships/partnerships with appropriate national animal welfare and education organizations to support the work of the Center.

Assure (and be directly involved in) appropriate animal behavior and husbandry practices including but not limited to appropriate prevention, diagnosis and management of disease; daily observation of animals for signs of morbidity, disease or adverse events; documentation of clinical observations pertaining to animal health;

• maintenance of appropriate animal medical records; prompt notification and resolution of conditions indicative of risk, pain or distress; and development and implementation of best practice adoption procedures.
• Act as a key contact for all oversight/regulatory bodies specifically concerned with animal care and licensure.
• Represent the center on regional, national or other meetings, advisory panels, committees, oversight bodies and professional organizations.
• Assist in recruiting and training additional animal care staff.
• Ensure that staff (including interns, visiting veterinarians, veterinary services, scientific lecturers and volunteers) is trained and managed efficiently and effectively. Provide direction, set goals, establish priorities and delegate work.  Oversee and monitor progress against goals and provide performance feedback, coaching, and training.
• With members of the Center and Foundation management, including Foundation Directors, assist in developing strategic plans for the center and helping to develop processes for program growth and development.
• Support the public program department in developing a leading education program for local, regional and national audiences

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Supervisory responsibility for approximately 14 Full Time Employees (FTE’s) including:  Registered Vet Tech, Animal Adoption Manager, Animal Adoption Specialist, related Animal Care Specialists, In-take Animal Specialist, and a team of Volunteers. Responsibilities will include managing relationships with vets, partner organizations, regulatory agencies, etc. Will oversee and coordinate all aspects of animal care and the personnel associated with veterinary care, behavior, and adoption.

PRIMARY INTERACTIONS:

• Primary contact with General Manager and other direct reports;internal staff, vendors, consultants, contractors, colleagues, veterinarians and the public on a local and potentially national level.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Practical veterinary experience with domestic animals in adoption center or related center
• Surgical skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing people and leading teams
• Strong oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Skill in using office software packages (e.g.,Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking ability and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively and persuasively with the public
• Ability to teach classes for the public and to participate in classes for colleagues
• Veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine and an active license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the      State of California
• Deep understanding of shelter and behavioral medicine

Education and Experience:

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent in Veterinary Medicine, licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of California
• 5-7 Years related clinical and management experience
• Adoption center and/or animal behavior/training and/or shelter experience a plus

• Local/national travel may be required
• Eligible for DEA permit

Working Conditions:

• Works primarily in the veterinary area of a center dedicated to public education and animal welfare.

Description

The Museum of Art & Archaeology, an AAM-accredited teaching and research museum at the University of Missouri, is seeking an experienced Registrar. The Museum’s holdings are worldwide in scope, and include exceptional holdings from antiquity, particularly the Eastern Mediterranean, a Samuel H. Kress Collection of Italian paintings dating to the 15^th-18^th centuries, as well as broader collections of European and American paintings, prints, drawings and other media, including a growing collection of Regionalist and Americanist works from the 19^th to 21^st centuries.  The Museum also holds strong collections of medieval South Asian sculpture, as well as holdings from East Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America.

The Museum has recently completed reinstallation of its collections following the move to its new location, and is completing an IMLS-funded transition to a new CMS platform to allow greater public access to the 16,000 objects in the Museum’s permanent collection.

Reporting to the Director, the Registrar has broad responsibilities for the management of the Museum’s permanent collection and the facilitation of temporary exhibitions. The position is responsible for a broad range of registration functions including the care, maintenance, and preservation of art works in the Museum’s collection, overseeing and maintaining environmental conditions in storage and exhibition facilities, and the performance of registration functions including accessions, deaccessions, cataloguing and documentation, inventory, loan agreements, condition reports, and insurance and transit arrangements. The Registrar works closely with the other members of the Museum’s professional staff (including curators, chief and assistant preparators, educators, the academic coordinator and the director) in planning exhibitions and museum programming.  The Registrar is required to exercise discretion and judgment in actively managing both the Museum’s collection and art works owned by other institutions or individuals that are part of temporary exhibitions or otherwise on loan to the Museum. The Registrar supervises one full-time collections specialist, and may serve as supervisor to graduate research assistants, interns or volunteers.
Learn more about the Museum at http://maa.missouri.edu

Application Deadline:March 11, 2016
Hiring range: $35,000-$40,000

Requirements

Candidates must minimally have a BA in Art, Art History or Museum Studies, or relevant combination of education and experience. Completion of a graduate program is preferred; if the successful candidate holds a graduate degree s/he may be appointed to the University’s graduate faculty, and be eligible to teach in the University’s Museum Studies graduate minor program.  Significant experience working in museum registration contexts, facility with digital photography and collections management software, and demonstrated knowledge of art handling standards is required  Meticulous work habits and attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and consistency in procedures and quality of effort in all areas of work is essential.  Successful applicant should have experience working with diverse constituencies, including artists, donors, collectors, students, researchers and the general public.

For consideration, please apply online (Job ID 19041), via the University of Missouri Human Resource Services website, at

https://hrprd.umsystem.edu/psp/prd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRPM.HRS_JOB_OPENING.GBL?Action=U&HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=19041, and include a cover letter describing credentials and experience, as well as a full CV.

Description

Director, University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (MLA) is part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota. The MLA is one of the top visitor attractions in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and an important part of the culture, education, and economy of the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest. It serves a broad audience with more than 400,000 visitors annually and 24,775 members in 2015. The MLA consists of almost 900 acres of unique public gardens including 32 display and specialty gardens, 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails, 48 plant collections, 5,100 taxa of plants, and 8 native and restored natural areas. World class exhibits, events, and innovative natural science and horticultural education inspire individuals of all interests and ages.

The MLA is a distinct budgetary unit. In FY 2015, the MLA had a budget in excess of $10 million, placing it in the top echelon of large public gardens in the United States. In 2015, the Arboretum had a year-round staff of 113 and an additional seasonal staff of 122. This professional staff is supported by an enthusiastic team of more than 900 volunteers annually. The MLA is also home to the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program staff.

A strength of the MLA lies in its close ties to faculty research, teaching, and Extension activities in the Department of Horticultural Science. Faculty within the department have released over 100 cultivars of cold-hardy fruit and landscape plants with support through the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station and the MLA. These research programs are unique worldwide in developing fruit and landscape plants suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 and 4.

Director Responsibilities

Administration:

• Serves as the chief administrative and executive officer of the MLA
• Possesses leadership vision and ability for long-range planning to build and facilitate growth in public engagement, education and research programs, and staff development
• Provides direct leadership for all aspects of operations, development, research, human resources and finance
• Communicates effectively with staff, faculty, students, University administration, surrounding community stakeholders, donors, and public and private partners
• Interfaces effectively with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation, an official foundation of the University of Minnesota, which is the chief fund-raising organization for Arboretum programs, maintenance, endowment and capital expenditures to guide growth and development
• Fosters diversity within the MLA staff and their constituents

Fundraising and Advocacy:

• In collaboration with the University of Minnesota, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the Department of Horticultural Science, advocates for gardens, plant collections, and physical resources of the MLA
• Represents the MLA to public and private stakeholders and visitors to enhance visibility and grow support for new and existing programs and operations
• Sets direction and works in partnership with the advancement director to engage in fundraising efforts including direct donor cultivation and events to grow donor support
• Develops and maintains key relationships with the Arboretum and University Foundations, local, regional, state, federal government and other granting agencies, private foundations and corporate charitable giving organizations
• Supports Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation advisory board members in strategic activities and allocates appropriate staff time to facilitate, train and engage the advisory board in fundraising and advocacy on behalf of the MLA
• Focuses existing resources to raise the funds required to maintain sound operations and facilitate the strategic plan in keeping with the goals of horticultural and organizational sustainability and community outreach and engagement
• Reaches out to strengthen and build engagement across a broad set of constituents with focus on underserved communities
• Serves as a leader in national public garden and museum associations to work collaboratively in elevating the stature of the MLA

Leadership Competencies:

Our search process will include a review and discussion of leadership competencies necessary for this position, specifically in the following areas:

• Inspiring Results – creating a culture of team work, innovation, accountability, high quality and service
• Setting a Vision – establishing and communicating a compelling direction and aligning resources with priorities
• Modeling Integrity – adhering to the highest standards of moral and ethical principles
  Promoting Engagement – building, respecting, supporting, sustaining and retaining high performance individuals and teams
• Boosting Collaboration – effective at engaging diverse individuals and groups, building consensus, valuing diversity and inclusion, influencing others, and problem-solving
• Shaping Accountability – maintaining high standards for self and team, personally demonstrating and fostering a strong culture of accountability

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• A master’s degree or higher in a relevant field including horticulture, landscape architecture, plant biology, business administration or a field related to public gardens
• Minimum of five-years of relevant experience in leading and managing complex organizations
• A significant record of accomplishments that include revenue generation, endowment building and fundraising success
• Demonstrated administrative and governance ability
• Demonstrated success in past job performance
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skill
• Ability to forge positive collaborative relationships with diverse public constituencies, private stakeholders and business interests
• Documented competency managing complex budgets
• Documented experience with strategic plan development and implementation
• Documented engagement with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated public speaking experience

Desired:

• A proven record in arboretum and/or botanic garden management
• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, plant biology, business administration or a field related to public gardens*
• Significant professional experience in horticulture, landscape architecture or other plant sciences
• Experience leading and managing organizations with public research and education missions
• A strong understanding of scholarship in an academic institution
• Significant education or experience in business, organizational management, and educational administration
• Knowledge and experience with northern gardens

* Candidates with interest in and qualifications for tenure in an academic department are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for tenure at the University of Minnesota in a relevant academic unit.

Nature of Appointment:

This position is a twelve-month, academic and administrative appointment as Director. The position reports to the Dean of CFANS. The initial appointment is for three years with subsequent annual reappointment dependent on performance and outcome of regularly conducted administrative reviews. Salary is commensurate with experience and achievement.

Applications must be submitted online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html. Search for job id 307669.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a 1 – 2 page letter of interest that includes a description of your leadership style and a vision statement for the MLA. In addition, a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three professional references are requested. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Activities” page and uploading documents there.

Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.