Chinese Art Research & Workshops Program Manager

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks a two-year, term-limited appointment of a Program Manager to support the Chinese Object Study Workshops (COSW). You will plan, manage, and assess activities and conduct strategic research for UMMA’s Chinese and Asian art collections.

You will report to the UMMA Curator of Asian Art and may supervise interns or work-study students. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with 1-2 days on campus in Ann Arbor and remote work on other days.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chinese art history or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in or familiarity with object-based research and interpretation.
• Experience with collaborative projects.
• Experience with productivity, collaboration, and project management software, such as Google Workspace and Asana.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and resolve issues that arise to deliver COSW programs.
• Draft and manage communications with COSW workshop leaders and student attendees and other partners.
• Make logistical arrangements for COSW programs held at UMMA and host museums.
• Prepare and manage budgets, reserve hotels, and arrange honoraria payment.
• Create program assessments and reports for the Kingfisher Foundation and others.
• Attend all workshops and provide day-of logistical support for each workshop day.
• Document the workshops through photographs and notes, administer post-workshop surveys to the students, collate and report the results, and coordinate all post-workshop activities.
• Support UMMA's Asian art program. This program includes object-based research, the development of interpretive materials and other texts. Additionally, it facilitates research for U-M and other scholars and curators, and provides gallery and exhibition support

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Chinese art history

Tools

Google Workspace

Asana

Job description

The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks a two-year, term-limited appointment of a Program Manager to support the Chinese Object Study Workshops (COSW). You will plan, manage, and assess activities and conduct strategic research for UMMA’s Chinese and Asian art collections.

You will report to the UMMA Curator of Asian Art and may supervise interns or work-study students. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with 1-2 days on campus in Ann Arbor and remote work on other days.