Art Gallery Lab Coordinator (State University Administrator 1)

In close consultation with the Department of Art and Art History, this position facilitates the implementation of exhibition design, including installation and de-installation, of approximately ten to fifteen exhibitions a year in the Haas Gallery and Greenly Gallery, coordinates publicity for the Galleries and their exhibits, maintains the University’s Permanent Collection, and provides advice and support for exhibitions of art on campus. Works in coordination with Department Faculty to place art within the Arts and Administration Building.

This position must communicate well with the Department of Art and Art History as well as with artists, the campus community and patrons of the Haas Gallery of Art. Incumbent maintains and facilitates safe usage of Art Studio Lab materials, tools, and equipment. This position requires a great deal of time and expertise between both Gallery and Tech components of the job. It provides critical curricular support through gallery presentations; maintenance of art studios; general lab safety and efficiency; and is part of our NASAD Accreditation needs.
Examples of Duties: GALLERY:

• Manages all aspects of art gallery receptions and lectures; this involves coordination with the artist, faculty, Art/Art History department activities, food service provider, custodial department, and the director for Haas Center and the Gallery at Greenly Center.
• Coordinates all activities of the Haas and Greenly Galleries and other exhibitions across campus. Acts as the liaison with custodians for general housekeeping/cleaning and with other Facility Department personnel.
• Works with internal and external constituents as directed to further the goals of the Department of Art and Art History.
• Schedules exhibitions and ensures security of the artwork.
• Oversees gallery contracts, shipping and insurance.
• Coordinates, in conjunction with the department secretary, artists’ campus visits that may include transportation and assistance to the artist during their campus visit.
• Responsible for the design of the exhibit based on established practice and/or artist’s direction.
• Assists visiting artists with special needs; assures that audio/visual and specific lighting demands are met, acquires specific hardware if necessary.
• Facilitates the goals of exhibit set-up and reception planning by working within defined guidelines and established expectations of the Department of Art and Art History and the university.
• Documents exhibitions at Haas Gallery and the Gallery at Greenly Center with digital photography.
• Using common desktop computer applications and technology, promotes and oversees publicity for exhibits by various means such as postcards, posters, news releases, campus TV, the university web sites, the department web site, and other relevant internet means such as social media and works closely in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department.
• Disseminates exhibition documentation through web page and social media such as Facebook.
• Maintains archive of exhibitions including documents, photography and/or recordings of artist’s talks.
• Maintains the Haas, Greenly, and Permanent Collection web page in collaboration with the DAAH web designer.
• Creates updates for the Haas Gallery digital billboard including scheduling information and descriptive text and images.
• Responsible for regular communication/consultation/coordination with the Department of Art and Art History faculty and department secretary via email, phone and in meetings.
• Oversees DAAH gallery budget line in coordination with the department chairperson.
• Develops/designs specialty items for safe, efficient art material use and storage.
• Ensures that storage areas are kept in good order and repair. Maintains an inventory of supplies, fixtures and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance/replacement of gallery fixtures. Will coordinate other gallery repairs with facilities management staff.
• Utilizes a tracking system (software application) to catalog and maintain the University’s permanent art collection and assists university staff in determining availability of university owned art.
• Address issues of the condition of the art works, repairing them when possible or consulting with the department chair.

ART TECH:

• In consultation with studio lab faculty, implements the design, realization, upkeep, and installation of specialized equipment, devices, & storage unique to those departments.
• Facilitates safe operation, upkeep, repair, and adjustment of all Art Studio lab tools, machinery and materials.
• Coordinates safe removal of dangerous substances with the appropriate BU Facility Office personnel.
• Inspects equipment for safety and accuracy.
• Assists professors in inventory of consumables.
• Assists faculty with special lab or class related projects.
• Assists students with safe operation procedures of lab and safety equipment.
• Weekly maintenance of the Laser Cutter in the Sculpture Lab.
• Maintains and updates DAAH safety records such as safety data sheets, and materials usage lots, etc.
• Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries and to ensure proper/safe operations and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Participates in training and educational activities, as requested.
• May be required to operate state-owned vehicles.

The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.

DECISION MAKING

• Assists university staff in determining availability of university owned art. Makes determinations during exhibit set-up and reception planning within defined guidelines and established expectations.
• Coordinates safe removal of dangerous substances with the appropriate BU Facility Office personnel.
• Promotes and oversees publicity for exhibits.
• Addresses issues of the condition of the artwork and determines in consultation with the department chair, whether it should be repaired.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Works within the gallery budget line. Develops additional financial resources through solicitation of internal campus resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONBILITY

• Supervises and assigns work to work study students.

Qualifying Experience / Education: Minimum Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

A current valid driver's license is required.

Applicant must possess these skills, knowledge, and abilities or to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to design exhibitions.
• Ability to use appropriate technologies such as email, internet, social media, electronic billboard to disseminate gallery information about gallery exhibitions and events
• Ability to develop art-related promotional materials and press releases for gallery programming.
• Ability to properly and safely handle artwork.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, guest artists, and the general public to effectively promote gallery events.
• Ability to document and disseminate information.
• Ability to coordinate the gallery budget.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions which explain multifaceted procedures.
• Ability to make work-based decisions on the basis of well-defined standards and precedents.
• Sufficient physical dexterity to handle and maneuver artwork.

Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:
1. Ability to manage, design and coordinate all aspects of an art gallery environment.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills as successful candidate must work well with artists, faculty, students, other university personnel and the public.
3. Experience working with and maintaining a budget.
4. Experience with inspection, upkeep and installation of specialized studio equipment, devices and storage unique to different art studio needs.
5. Experience with facilitating safe operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of all art studio lab tools, machinery and materials
6. Experience with record keeping and inventory of supplies.
Supplemental Information: Location: Department of Art and Art History
Supervisor: Dr. Meredith Grimsley, Department Chair
Appointment: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week). This position may require a flexible work schedule.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off (holidays, annual leave, sick leave, personal leave).
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

• Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/SSHE.aspx_ for additional information regarding benefits._

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Finalists must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.

Please do NOT submit copies of background clearances as part of the application process. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania conducts background checks on finalists ONLY in a confidential manner. Unsolicited background clearances attached to the application will be promptly removed/deleted by the Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

Application Procedure:
For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM on November 28, 2021. A complete application includes an application addressing qualifications and experience for the position. Submit application materials via the Online Recruitment System by the last day to apply. Applications may be entered online by pressing “Apply” at the top of this job vacancy. All job opportunities are located at https://www.bloomu.edu/jobs.

Please report all employment for the past seven (7) years and any related employment. Failure to do so may result in applicant disqualification.

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Contact: Human Resources, (570) 389-4415

Location: 400 East Second Street,Bloomsburg,Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Job Type: Full-time