General Information
| Job Description | EXHIBITIONS SUPV 2 | Working Title | Exhibitions Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006130 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | UCR ARTS - D01295 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 04/01/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 009634 | MUSEUM PREPARATOR | 1 |
| 009633 | MUSEUM PREPARATOR SR | 1 |
| 009724 | MUSEUM SCI AST | .25 |
| 009722 | MUSEUM SCI SR | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Responsible for all activities associated with the design, construction, and installation of exhibitions for a museum, including procedures, personnel administration, and budgetary expectations. Receives objectives from the registration and collection manager, curator, or museum director. Supervises preparators and other technical staff. |
Department Custom Scope
| UCR ARTS opened to the public in 2010, bringing together the California Museum of Photography and the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts. Located three miles from UCR's main campus, Reporting to the Executive Director at UCR ARTS, and working collaboratively with all UCR ARTS curators, exhibition design team, registrar, and the Director of Education & Academic Relations, the Exhibition Manager will provide key logistical support for all exhibitions developed at both the California Museum of Photography and the Culver Center of the Arts. The Exhibition Manager will work closely with the curatorial team on the development and execution of exhibitions and related projects including the coordination of in-house and traveling exhibitions, supporting the development of exhibition-related publications such as brochures and catalogues, and drafting and coordinating exhibition contracts & agreements and tour proposal materials. The Exhibition Manager will represent UCR ARTS to the outside community, in particular with artists, galleries, and museums. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Works collaboratively with curators to design exhibitions.
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40 |
| Ensures exhibitions and objects are installed in accordance with programmatic, archival, and aesthetic requirements. | 5 |
| Administers budgets for areas of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits. | 5 |
| Identifies and resolves work flow issues, recruits, trains, assigns work and schedules, conducts performance reviews, resolves personnel problems, and takes corrective action in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. | 35 |
| Education and Outreach: In collaboration with education staff, plan public programs such as lectures and tours. Working with the Executive Director and Development Officer, contribute to fundraising efforts and donor relations as needed. | 5 |
| Further develop and manage the traveling exhibition program. | 5 |
| Directly supervises Lead Preparator/Exhibition Designer in the design and fabrication of components and the installation and disassembly of exhibitions. In addition, directly supervises part-time curatorial assistant. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of museum exhibition design field and current trends. | Required |
| Knowledge of the principles of conservation, security, and environmental controls, ADA requirements for public buildings, and awareness of visitor needs. | Required |
| Knowledge of exhibition production and related construction work. | Required |
| Working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, including safety rules and regulations. | Required |
| Supervisory and leadership abilities. | Required |
| Ability to discreetly and tactully recognize and address sensitive or confidential information. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of contemporary art with emphasis on photography. | Preferred |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write correspondence, reports, and publishable materials. | Required |
| Strong editorial skills | Required |
| The successful candidate is a savvy communicator that builds relationships across a broad and diverse spectrum. They will need to be able to manage tight schedules and varied personalities. They will regularly communicate with artists, museum and gallery professionals, UCR ARTS staff, community members, faculty, and campus constituents and are expected to do so in a way that promotes the success of the exhibition and the goals of the organization. | Required |
| Knowledge of museum loan agreements & contracts. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Museum and Art Center are located in downtown Riverside. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |