Assistant Director, Exhibitions & Programs — Lead & Grow

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Programs at the David C. Driskell Center within the University of Maryland, College Park oversees planning, coordinating and executing exhibitions, education programming, and donor relations.

This role provides senior administrative support to the Director and manages communications with members and the public, ensuring smooth operations. The position requires seven years of operational leadership, two years of supervisory experience, and strong skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of professional experience managing business operations.
• Two years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of business acumen, organizational communications, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of organizational performance measures and impact of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage the center’s exhibition schedule and related events.
• Coordinate education programming and marketing.
• Assist in grant application development and donor relationship support.
• Provide senior-level administrative and communication support to the Director.
• Handle sensitive and complex issues objectively.
• Manage online communications with members and the public.
• Take initiative and act independently, particularly in the Director’s absence.

Skills

Independent judgment

Policy development

Policy interpretation

Discretion

Business acumen

Organizational communications

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Programs at the David C. Driskell Center within the University of Maryland, College Park oversees planning, coordinating and executing exhibitions, education programming, and donor relations.

This role provides senior administrative support to the Director and manages communications with members and the public, ensuring smooth operations. The position requires seven years of operational leadership, two years of supervisory experience, and strong skills