SENIOR DIRECTOR-AEIVA
Sales & Business Development
university, fl, usa
USD 85,600-139,100 / year
Description
SENIOR DIRECTOR-AEIVA
University of Alabama at Birmingham
As the chief ambassador for AEIVA, the Senior Director cultivates and maintains relationships with artists, collectors, faculty, students, community stakeholders, and arts organizations at the local, regional, national, and international levels. The position works collaboratively with UAB Center for the Arts leadership, directors, and staff to develop interdisciplinary opportunities and advance a unified vision for the arts at UAB.
General Responsibilities
To work closely with AEIVA Curator to conceive, develop and execute AEIVA art exhibitions and related educational programming with national/international visibility and appeal while also engaging a diverse audience of museum donors, university faculty and students and regional/local institutions and communities.
To work closely with AEIVA Curator to plan and execute strategic growth of the AEIVA Permanent Collection.
Key Duties& Responsibilities
Oversees all daily operations, budgetary management, staff supervision and overall creative direction of AEIVA. Communicates effectively and systematically with all UAB Arts Departments to further AEIVA initiatives.
Works closely with AEIVA Curator to conceive, develop and execute AEIVA art exhibitions and related educational programming with national/international visibility and appeal while also engaging a diverse audience of museum donors, university faculty and students and regional/local institutions and communities.
Serves as the liaison for AEIVA to a variety of stakeholders including UAB faculty and staff, community members, local institutions and organizations, as well as the regional, national and international visual art community.
Works closely with AEIVA Curator to plan and execute strategic growth of the AEIVA Permanent Collection.
Works closely with Directors and staff within UAB Arts to identify opportunities for collaboration and implement the broader vision for the Arts at UAB.
Works closely with UAB Arts Senior Director of Development on donor cultivation and fundraising activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Clear, direct examples of: Visionary and strategic leadership
Excellence in contemporary arts programming
Collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset
A Master's Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Curatorial Practice, or a related field required.
Preferred
Terminal Degree (Ph.D., MFA or equivalent in a related field.)
Experience working within a higher education environment.
National or international professional network within the contemporary art field. Experience managing or developing institutional art collections.
Record of curatorial, scholarly, or arts leadership achievement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Presentation skills
Prioritization skills
Process improvement and quality skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
Salary Range: $85,600 - $139,100
Qualifications
Qualifications
Master's degree in Art, Art History, Visual Arts, Communications or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required.
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.