Director – Goldstein Museum of Design, University of Minnesota
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Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Job Family: MuseumsSupervisor: Associate Dean, College of DesignPOSITION SUMMARYThe Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD) is a comprehensive design museum situated prominently in the Midwest. The GMD director position presents an opportunity to support and enhance the growth of an emerging College of Design (CDES) with strengths in technology-based and community-engaged design. The GMD Director is responsible for providing strategic vision and effective management to a steadily evolving museum with an impressive international collection and a dynamic role in college, university, and community life.The Director will collaborate to bring the museum into its next phase as a full-fledged collegiate center, cooperating with programs and initiatives throughout the college—as well as with other museums and libraries in UMN and the broader community—to provide broad access, ensure professional stewardship of GMD collections, and support ongoing development of interdisciplinary research and curricula. The GMD Director position is a 100%-time, 12-month academic administrative (P&A) appointment at the level of Museum Operations Manager 1 (9321MO). The appointment is annually renewable, depending on funding and performance. Anticipated salary range is $78,000 – $93,000 annually. This position currently supervises the GMD team consisting of four professional museum staff as well as the graduate student staff. As Director, the position reports to the CDES Associate Dean for Research, Creative Scholarship, and Engagement.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement are core values of CDES and UMN as a whole. The UMN system-wide strategic plan, MPact 2025, reflects our commitment to world-class research, teaching, and service, undertaken in the spirit of the University’s land-grant mission to create equitable access and innovative programming at home and with global impact.The GMD Director will help to ensure that the museum ethically engages and collaborates with partners on and off campus to co-create projects that produce reciprocal benefits, particularly for communities who have been underserved by and underrepresented in higher education in general and the museum fields in particular.RESPONSIBILITIESCollections Development and Management (15%)Oversee management of the broad-ranging GMD collections and their promotion through exhibitions, events, projects, publications, and support for teaching, which include: object acquisition; space and storage management; registration and cataloging; digitization and archiving; and deaccessioning as appropriate.Ensure effectiveness of the GMD Collection Committee.Cooperate as appropriate with college and University colleagues in managing additional design-related collections.Exhibitions and Programs Management & Development (25%)Serve as lead Curator, managing annual exhibitions and associated programming for GMD gallery spaces, collaborating with GMD Curator/s, guest curators, GMD Registrar/Exhibitions Coordinator, faculty, students, and staff.Serve as an advisor to faculty and staff regarding student displays and other exhibitions.Cooperate with colleagues to coordinate programming of display areas in all buildings that host CDES spaces and activity.Research, Teaching, and Internal Relationship Development & Management (15%)Encourage, support, and contribute to scholarship on the collection.Integrate diverse perspectives in curriculum development, teaching, and program design.Create welcoming gallery, studio/workshop, and classroom environments for students, faculty, staff, and other constituents from diverse backgrounds.Create and deliver presentations about the GMD collection and processes to varied scholarly audiences.Coordinate and collaborate with directors of research centers, initiatives, and projects to integrate and elevate the visibility of GMD collections and programs.Teach varied courses, workshops, seminars, etc., as determined with CDES academic program directors and associate deans, including use of online delivery platforms and development of syllabi and other teaching materials.Consult regularly with associate deans and program directors.Participate in a range of academic activities such as curriculum development, guest lectures, etc.Strategic Advancement, Operations, and Personnel Management (20%)Lead visioning, long-term and strategic planning to accomplish the museum’s mission.Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students, as well as with programs, projects, and initiatives, to continue advancing and embedding GMD’s status as a collegiate center serving both college and community.Develop and manage the museum’s operating budget.Collaborate with CDES Development and UMN Foundation colleagues to identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, to continue building a philanthropic base of support for the museum.Prepare proposals and related materials for prospective supporters and grant-funding opportunities.Establish and manage a volunteer Advisory Board of supporters, as well as a Collections committee to advise acquisitions and de-acquisitions.Represent the museum through membership at local, regional, national, and global organizations.Cooperate with CDES Advancement to promote knowledge of the GMD collection through management of marketing campaigns, social media, advertising, and publications.Serve as the spokesperson and advocate for the museum, responding to inquiries from the media and leading special tours.Other duties, as assignedPerform additional duties as assigned to serve GMD, CDES, and UMN.Uphold UMN brand standards.Work occasional evenings and weekends for special events.REQUIREMENTS
Essential Qualifications and ExperienceBA/BS plus at least six years of experience, or master’s degree plus at least four years of experience, or a terminal degree plus at least two years of experience. At least one degree in design, design history, museum studies, or a related field. Years of experience must be in a similar position at a museum, gallery, or cultural institution.Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums, galleries, or similar organizations, emphasizing audience-centered and/or student-centered approaches.Demonstrated knowledge of the histories and legacies of museums, many of which have been colonial enterprises that have (consciously or not) advanced white supremacy, as well as familiarity with contemporary movements to decolonize museum collections and practices.Demonstrated global perspective and clear vision for how museums can be sites of cultural inclusion, social justice, and ethical co-creation with community partners; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and ability to interact with a broad range of individuals including students, faculty, staff, designers, lenders, volunteers, donors, and communities off campus.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make a compelling case for support with prospective donors and advocates, and to distill information for both specialized audiences and the general public.Preferred Qualifications and ExperienceProfessional experience at a museum or gallery, preferably (but not necessarily) one situated in a university.Experience with one or more year(s) of collections-based teaching.Proven success with fundraising and audience development.Experience with the development and implementation of strategic plans.
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