Director of Payne Gallery

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Associate Provost and Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student employees and contracted workers / vendors

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director position is a full-time position that is responsible for the administration and oversight of all programming and operations for the Payne Gallery of Moravian University, and Moravian University's permanent collection of art. This role offers an opportunity to manage one of the university's most cherished cultural assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Moravian University Gallery Spaces

• Shape a strategic vision for exhibitions and educational programming that support the university's and art department's mission and is in line with the Gallery mission statement.
• Effectively manage the Gallery including budgets; maintain records; arrange insurance needs; negotiate loan agreements; oversee security of the gallery, storeroom, and campus placements of artworks.
• Plan, curate, and organize regularly scheduled exhibitions per year. Coordinate all details of shipping, insurance, security and documentation.
• Supervise and provide support for gallery assistants and student workers to install/deinstall exhibitions.
• Guide artist or guest curator in exhibition design and installation.
• Act as a consultant for exhibition in alternative campus spaces and community partnership spaces when necessary.
• Oversee the marketing and publicity for the Galleries, the permanent collection, and all exhibitions that supports a broad mission of public engagement intended to expand the impact and visibility of the gallery, its exhibitions, and collection within and beyond the campus community, and to enhance the regional and national reputation of the Moravian University Art Galleries.

• Maintains an effective working relationship with the college's Art Department to support all relevant educational activities.
• Consults with college administrators to best maximize the role of a college art gallery and museum in college life.
• Prepare an annual report for Payne Gallery and that will be shared with the Art Department, Provost, president's cabinet, donors, and the greater University community through the Moravian University website - Due at the end of each academic year.
• Coordinate and comply with the recommendations of the University Safety Officer quarterly to ensure all spaces meet equipment and fire hazard safety standards. Make any required changes, complete any required safety training and ensure that all student workers are properly trained yearly, and are meeting safety standards.

Moravian University Permanent Art Collection/Collections Management

• Manage the permanent collection by presenting options for works of art for acquisition by purchase or donation within framework of art acquisition strategic plan to the art department (and exploratory board for feedback)
• Catalog, cite, maintain, preserve and conserve works in the collection according to standard museum practices; supervise collection maintenance and build curatorial files on the collection to provide accurate and timely records and ensure the permanent collection, which includes holdings from Moravian University, is well maintained and available for loan.
• Maintain the digital collection archive for internal and external inquiries, scholarship, and online presence.
• Strategically place and rotate artwork from the permanent collection throughout campus with QR codes/didactic panels to enhance the aesthetics of buildings and grounds, allow for greater accessibility, and create awareness of the collection and exhibition program.

General

• Cultivate partnerships with relevant community members and organizations including Lehigh Valley college and university art galleries and museums, art centers, public, charter, and private schools, and local and regional teaching artists.
• Provide support to student and faculty research initiatives involving the permanent collection, and future and past exhibitions.
• Works collaboratively with the Center for Inclusive Excellence to build and create initiatives focused on supporting the needs of staff & faculty with diverse, multiple and intersecting identities.
• Maintain relationships with important institutional lenders.
• Nurture relationships with donors and Moravian University and Seminary's Advancement Department for the purposes of the development of exhibitions, special projects, facilities, and the permanent collection.
• Manage, interview, hire, and mentor student gallery assistants.
• Oversee and coordinate the transport of art and materials for installations.
• Work with students/staff on installation of exhibits.
• Uphold, review, and update the Payne Gallery Mission and Vision statements.
• Follow best practices as outlined in the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries Professional Practices Document
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair with approval from the Dean.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff and students
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in interactions with all constituencies
• Working knowledge of historic and contemporary art

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Director should hold a graduate degree in museum or curatorial studies, fine art, art management or art history. Applicants without a graduate degree must have a record of accomplishment and eight (8) years of gallery administration, educational program management and collection management. Demonstrated ability to manage professional and student exhibitions in keeping with the mission of the University. Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of art, combined with the business and marketing skills to manage a team and run an efficient operation.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking "Apply Now." Please attach documents as a PDF file.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

Learn more about the Center for Inclusive Excellence and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: https://www.moravian.edu/about/strategic-plan.

Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.

Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu.

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Becki Achey

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

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