Art Director jobs in Apple Valley, CA

Job No: 510907
Work type: Management (MPP)
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time





About CSUSB

California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.

At CSUSB, you can:

• Build your future
• Work with the best
• Be your authentic self
• Focus on you
• Make a lasting impact
• Work for a purpose that is greater than your own
• Bring everything you are, become everything you want

Department Summary

The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art opened its doors to the public in the fall of 1996 and has grown to be one of the major cultural centers in the region. In 2008, RAFFMA was granted accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, recognizing our continuing commitment to excellence. Since 2008, RAFFMA has hosted many exhibitions by artists from all over the world and boasts the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in Southern California encompassing artifacts from early dynasties through the 26th Dynasty.

Vision: RAFFMA is dedicated to serving as a vibrant resource for the campus and community at large to stimulate curiosity and wonder. Through diligent efforts and partnerships, the museum makes an expanding contribution to the development of visual culture.

Mission: RAFFMA offers meaningful cultural experiences through art exhibitions and educational programs aimed at engaging and inspiring local, national, and international audiences. The Museum adheres to the highest standard of museum stewardship in collections, documentation, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition.

Required Application Materials

All applicants must submit 1). Letter of interest or cover letter, 2). Current resume or curriculum vitae, 3). Three professional references who can provide assessments of your professional experience, accomplishments, and prospects for success in this position, and 4). Diversity Statement - may include your interpretation of diversity, inclusion, gender equity and must include specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background/philosophy has prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 250 words).

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, the Director has the responsibility for and the authority over the management and coordination of the Museum's operations, collections, exhibitions, and finances. The Director oversees and collaborates with staff in their activities to implement plans and expand the Museum's programs and facilities. The Director serves as advocate and spokesperson, effectively representing the Museum and its possibilities to individuals as well as to public and private entities while attracting and maintaining wide interest and support. The Director engages in research, exhibitions, curatorial work, scholarship, community outreach, and supports CSUSB's strategic plan and institutional value in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through museum's exhibitions and activities, and broadens the museum's service and connection to various units on campus and to the region.

Responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

Operations and Management

Oversees the effective management and daily operations of the museum staff (Exhibition Designer, Education and Collections Coordinator, Marketing, Membership and Engagement Coordinator, Visitor Services Coordinator, Research Egyptologist, and Exhibition Preparator), as well as supervising interns, and student assistants. Helps define priorities of work and communicates these parameters to all staff involved. Prepares and administers the annual budget and any capital budget to ensure that appropriate systems, procedures, and financial controls are in place. In partnership with staff, prepares grant applications and manages grant projects. Ensures exhibitions are properly installed and that they align with institutional values. Manages community outreach activities, oversees lecture series and events, and promotes name recognition of the museum. Leads museum acquisition processes and conservation efforts.

Strategic Planning

Assists with leadership, strategic initiative, and management of all fund-raising efforts. Creates and coordinates programs to increase the organization's support base among individuals, grants, corporations, charitable foundations, and additional sources. Represents RAFFMA and advocates its mission to external stakeholders and audiences including community organizations, schools, government at all levels, as well as other museum and nonprofit communities. Collaborates with the Dean and Director of Philanthropy for the College in locating, identifying, approaching, and soliciting major donors for annual and capital gifts in addition to writing grants. Cultivates external support for the museum's activities and collections. Identifies and initiates opportunities that are consistent with the overall mission and goals of the Museum that will provide earned revenue. Provides the organizational vision, personal leadership, and long-range strategic planning for the Museum's financial stability, growth, and long-term development.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Builds effective relationships with various on- and off-campus communities of at CSUSB. Initiates and develops strong working relationships with the surrounding community of the Inland Empire. Serves as the liaison between the Museum staff and RAFFMA Board of Advocates (not a governing board). Informs and guides the Board of the Museum's needs and goals. Assists with recruiting volunteers for appropriate positions within the organization. Collaborates with the department of Art and Design in opportunities for faculty exhibitions, undergraduate and graduate students including MFA thesis exhibitions in the Museum Student Gallery. Collaborates with the Department of History in relation to the Egyptian antiquities collection and W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, History Department Visiting Faculty. Develops and secures relationships with other museums, institutions, curators, artists, collectors, and donors.

Exhibitions and Collections

Creates and maintains standards of excellence for all collections (permanent collection currently consists of: 40% Ancient Egyptian, 20% Additional Antiquities, 40% Contemporary), exhibitions, and education efforts of the museum. Oversees the proper care of the collections in accordance with the American Alliance of Museums standards. Oversees exhibitions to support the mission of the organization to attract audiences, donors, and sponsors. Recruits and works closely with guest curators, artists, and exhibition designer for future museum exhibitions. On occasion, is responsible for curating exhibitions. Leads the Museum Acquisition Committee in establishing larger strategic objectives, such as cultivating donors or raising funds for new acquisitions that address the goals and needs of the collection. Works closely with University Advancement and Donor(s) to complete necessary documents in acquiring artifacts into the collection.

Employment Status: Full-time, At-Will, 'Exempt' position, included in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP).

First Review Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning on April 2, 2022.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings may be required.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in the management of programs and personnel.
• Successful budgetary management skills and a proven track record in advancing development and fundraising efforts.
• Experience in curating exhibitions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build effective teams through goal setting, defining responsibilities, empowering team members, providing feedback, and adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• A masters degree in an appropriate field is required (museum studies, art history, archeology, anthropology, public history, public administration, historic preservation, or related fields).
• A minimum of five years of museum or cultural resource management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in an appropriate field is preferred (museum studies, art history, archeology, anthropology, public history, public administration, historic preservation, or related fields).
• Ability to understand the Museum's mission and professional standards in a diverse and growing regional university. Ability to understand of how a university museum's mission and professional standards align with the interests of diverse regional constituents.
• Strong ability to supervise and understand CSU policies and procedures relating to supervisory needs.

Salary

Anticipated Hiring Range: $54,996 - $165,000 annually

Classification Salary Range: $54,996 - $165,000 annually

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs which further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values which discourage intolerance and discrimination.

The concept and dimensions of diversity are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of university activity, including student life, the curriculum, teaching, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and all other areas of university endeavor.

Dimensions of diversity shall include, but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age.

The implementation of the Commitment to Diversity will rest with the university as a whole. The president, in addition to a personal commitment and involvement, may use the University Diversity Committee, campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students as well as other members of the campus community to implement effectively the philosophy and intent of this statement.

Supplemental Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: http://hrd.csusb.edu/conflictInterest.html

This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)