Art Program Admin & Gallery Coordinator (20 hrs)

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks an Administrative and Gallery Assistant for the Art Program in Burris Hall, Las Vegas, NM. You will provide administrative support to faculty, coordinate gallery exhibitions, and manage budgets and travel for guest speakers and students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of supervisory office experience, with preferred emphasis in Art or Art History. Evening/weekend hours and occasional travel are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• One year in office supervisory position.
• Degree in Art or Art History preferred.
• Experience managing an art collection and/or gallery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with the Art Program Chair and Art Coordinator regarding needs.
• Provide administrative support to art professors and students.
• Maintain regular office hours and assist with scheduling Art courses.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate work/study students for the Art Program.
• Prepare contracts for professor, overload, and contingent faculty.
• Maintain and balance budgets; process requisitions and reimbursements.
• Coordinate exhibition hanging and gallery events in Burris Hall.

Skills

Office supervision

Administrative support

Event and gallery coordination

Budget and procurement

Communication skills

Record keeping

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Art or Art History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University seeks an Administrative and Gallery Assistant for the Art Program in Burris Hall, Las Vegas, NM. You will provide administrative support to faculty, coordinate gallery exhibitions, and manage budgets and travel for guest speakers and students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of supervisory office experience, with preferred emphasis in Art or Art History. Evening/weekend hours and occasional travel are possible.