Title: Collections Manager & Gallery Administrator

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Galleries

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $24.55 - $25.75/hr

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Collections Manager and Gallery Administrator. The Collections Manager and Gallery Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of the UMW Galleries by welcoming visitors, answering questions about artists and exhibitions, preparing and maintaining the gallery space(s); assists with installation and de-installation of artwork, labeling pieces, installing vinyl and lighting, and preparing exhibition materials; documents and insures incoming artwork; manages administrative tasks (visitor logs, email and mail correspondence, tracking attendance, ordering supplies); coordinates events (receptions and lectures); ensures the safety and proper care of the UMW Galleries permanent art collection (storage and campus loans); processes gifts and acquisitions; mats and frames works as needed; and maintains the PastPerfect database. This role recruits, schedules, and supervises the paid student gallery monitors and assists with coordinating the gallery interns (internships available each semester).

This is a part-time, wage position and is not eligible for fringe benefits.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Knowledge of art history and current art trends
  
• Detail-oriented and organized
  
• Passion for art and the art world
  

Required Experience:

• Experience handling artworks and installing and/or coordinating exhibitions
  
• Experience engaging with donors and museum/gallery patrons
  
• Experience with museum collection databases
  

Additional Considerations:

• Project coordination or management experience
  
• Knowledge of museum databases and collections documentation of incoming/outgoing loans, gifts, and acquisitions
  
• Knowledge of best practices in gallery and museum settings
  
• Experience planning and instrumenting educational programming in a gallery or museum setting
  
• BA or BFA in art-related field (Studio Art, Art History, or Museum Studies) or equivalent training and experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.