St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Gallery Director

Responsibilities:

• Planning, directing, and promoting exhibitions and activities at the Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery
• Overseeing installations in the Gallery and several other smaller exhibition spaces on campus and off campus
• Provide educational service and assistance to the Department of Art and Design
• Engage with the campus and local community through exhibitions, events, and partnerships.
• Maintaining Gallery website
• Social media outreach efforts
• Fiscal management of daily operations and budget planning
• Grant writing
• Overseeing all aspects of printed and digital promotional materials
• Training and supervision of work-study students and graduate

Skills:

• A willingness to work collaboratively to support the goals and mission of the gallery. the Department of Art and Design, the college, and the university.
• Ability to work with faculty, outside and community partners to develop relevant exhibitions targeting a broad audience.
• Demonstrated excellence in administrative and organizational skills.
• Proven knowledge and command of historical and contemporary art.
• A demonstrated understanding of multi-disciplinary arts; overseeing educational programming; event coordination within a school, university or community engagement context.
• Experience with social media outreach, maintaining website
• Experience with proper care and handling of artworks is also desirable.
• Exhibition preparation, climbing ladders, lifting, use of hand tools, changing lighting fixtures, handling and displaying artwork, and facilitating installation.

Experience/ Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Fine Arts (MFA or MA) or PhD in arts administration/curatorial/museum studies/art
• Three years of experience in a gallery, or exhibition setting.
• Experience and proven ability In writing

Application deadline is December 7, 2018

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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