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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – Sheldon Museum of Art at The University of Nebraska–Lin

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – Sheldon Museum of Art at The University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The Sheldon Museum of Art seeks an Associate Director who will contribute to the conceptualization and realization of the Sheldon Museum of Arts’ vision, mission, and strategic directions. Lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the organization and provide the direction, oversight, implementation, and management of personnel, operations, and budgets. Work with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sheldon Art Association, and University of Nebraska-Foundation to coordinate investments, budgets, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the Sheldon Museum of Art. Facilitate collaborative working processes and effective communication among colleagues to develop schedules, work plans, evaluation metrics, and budgets that achieve the museum’s strategic goals. Reports to the museum director.Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

in museum administration, business administration, accounting, or related field, plus

5+ years’ experience

in a museum, arts organization, or university with an operating annual budget of $1 million or more, including two years as a supervisor. Must possess strong computer software skills in Microsoft Suite including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to promote teamwork, creativity, and open communication; and ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties with only general supervision or direction essential.Preferred Qualifications: Prefer

Master’s degree

in the arts, art/museum administration, business administration, accounting, or related fields; experience developing budgets, demonstrating fiscal responsibility, managing personnel, dealing with human resource issues, and balancing a broad range of constituencies and priorities; excellent planning and organizational skills; clear motivational abilities; strong written and oral communications; ability to concurrently manage multiple complex tasks; and knowledge of SAP accounting, purchasing, and payroll system or similar integrated financial system. Preference given to individuals with curatorial experience.Criminal background check will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review begins February 18, 2019. For details and to apply go to

http://employment.unl.edu/postings/62609 . UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

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