Chinese Art Research & Workshop Program Manager

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks a Program Manager for the Chinese Object Study Workshops (COSW). This one-year, term-limited appointment supports planning, management, and post-event assessment, plus strategic research for UMMA’s Chinese and Asian art collections.

The role reports to the Curator of Asian Art; no direct reports, with potential to supervise interns. It follows a 40-hour hybrid work schedule, with on-site days in Ann Arbor, MI and remote days as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chinese art history or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience related to object-based research or interpretation.
• Experience delivering collaborative projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with productivity/project-management tools such as Google Workspace and Asana.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and resolve issues to deliver COSW programs.
• Draft communications with workshop leaders, students, and partners.
• Coordinate logistics for COSW programs at UMMA and host museums.
• Prepare and manage budgets, reserve hotels, and arrange honoraria payments.
• Create program assessments/reports for funders and others.
• Attend workshops and provide day-of logistical support.
• Document workshops and administer post-workshop surveys; report results.
• Support UMMA's Asian art program with research and interpretive materials.

Skills

Collaboration

Project management

Research

Education

Advanced degree in Chinese art history

Tools

Google Workspace

Asana

Job description

University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks a Program Manager for the Chinese Object Study Workshops (COSW). This one-year, term-limited appointment supports planning, management, and post-event assessment, plus strategic research for UMMA’s Chinese and Asian art collections.

The role reports to the Curator of Asian Art; no direct reports, with potential to supervise interns. It follows a 40-hour hybrid work schedule, with on-site days in Ann Arbor, MI and remote days as needed.