Job Location: Nancy Cantor Warehouse, Syracuse University

Job Title: Art Exhibit Operations Coordinator

Institution: College of Visual and Performing Arts

About the Institution: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

Job Description: The Art Exhibition Operations Coordinator supports the management and operation of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) gallery in conjunction with all other VPA exhibitions and programming. Supports faculty and student exhibition and programming.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing operating procedures for exhibition spaces including collaborating & coordinating with faculty and students across depts.
• Leading collaboration w faculty & students on development of exhibition schedule, including annual Bachelor/Master of Fine Art student shows, as well as faculty, alumni, & visiting artist exhibitions.
• Managing exhibition calendar, operations, and installation/deinstallation processes. Supporting related receptions, workshops, lectures, & community engagement events.
• Responsible for oversight of gallery budget, maintenance, policies & procedures, facility documentation, & safety & security. Performing complex administrative tasks: payroll, honorariums, contracts, travel arrangements and itineraries, reimbursements, purchasing, etc. in a timely manner.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervision, & evaluation of graduate & undergraduate student employees.
• Collecting, maintaining, & reporting out statistical data including visitation, programing, & other gallery activities.
• Attending University events & meetings to engage and network with staff and faculty associated with the various museum and cultural centers across campus & within the broader Syracuse community.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with advancement and development offices to identify funding opportunities.
• Help to draft narratives for related grant opportunities.
• Work with VPA Director of Communications to develop and implement publicity, marketing, and social media plan.
• Document exhibitions by creating digital materials that can be used to support engagement, marketing, and fundraising efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

This Position is: In-Person

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $21.63 - $26.44 per hour

Salary Type: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Contribution to Retirement Plan