Exhibitions & Education Associate Director — Strategy

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Director for Exhibitions & Education at the Harry Ransom Center on the UT Austin campus. This senior role provides strategic leadership for exhibitions, public programs, and classroom instruction, coordinating with curators, faculty, and partners to create engaging experiences in galleries, theatres, classrooms, and online.

Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director will oversee a robust program of fellowships, manage annual budgets,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in literature, theatre, film, photography, or art.
• At least seven years of progressive professional experience in library or museum education and exhibitions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and large programs.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution Plan and manage the Center’s rotating exhibitions (2 to 4 per year), and with the support of the Registrar, oversee a national and international program of collection loans to peer research libraries and museums.
• Develop an engaging series of readings, lectures, and other program offerings that amplify exhibition themes.
• Collaborate with Education & Public Programs leadership to offer rich engagement opportunities for all ages.
• Provide instructional opportunities for UT undergraduate and graduate students.
• Manage campus-focused works-in-progress series, the Flair Symposium, and other symposia.
• Coordinate around exhibition opening member events and 6 – 8 membership events annually.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-department

Public programs

Museum education

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in humanities

7+ years experience

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Director for Exhibitions & Education at the Harry Ransom Center on the UT Austin campus. This senior role provides strategic leadership for exhibitions, public programs, and classroom instruction, coordinating with curators, faculty, and partners to create engaging experiences in galleries, theatres, classrooms, and online.

Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director will oversee a robust program of fellowships, manage annual budgets,