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Director of Academic Programs

The Hammer Museum seeks a Director, Academic Programs, oversees all academic programs and initiatives for the Hammer Museum, and manages the Museum’s Artist Council.

The Director, Academic Programs supports the Museum’s mission to contribute to the intellectual life of the UCLA campus and the Los Angeles community at large. The Director, Academic Programs is charged with the research, development, and implementation of academic programs, including but not limited to fostering creative partnerships with UCLA faculty from various disciplines on academic projects and the development of University seminars and courses related to the Museum’s collections and exhibitions by using the Museum’s resources as a point of departure for scholarly and multi-disciplined investigation.

Additionally, the Director, Academic Programs is responsible for developing and maintaining the Museum’s academic programming, with the primary focus of giving UCLA students first-hand exposure to the larger world of creative human endeavors and the inner workings of the Museum. This includes, but is not limited to the development and oversight of the Museum’s internship program, the Student Educator program, and the Student Advisory Committee. The Director, Academic Programs works with multiple Museum departments to develop meaningful internship opportunities for UCLA students, which in turn provides valuable administrative support to Museum staff. The Museum’s Student Educators are UCLA students who serve as the Museum’s “docents,” leading tours of special exhibitions and the permanent collection for audiences of diverse backgrounds and ages. Hammer Student Educators are the bridge between our visitors and our artworks and are therefore key representatives of the Museum. The Director, Academic Programs is responsible for developing a Student Educator training program, and directs the Program Assistant in the execution of this initiative. Finally, the Director, Academic Programs oversees the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) at UCLA. This committee was organized to raise awareness of the museum’s programs and exhibitions in the UCLA community and foster a greater working relationship with the students on campus. Since 2004, the committee has adeptly served as a conduit of information between the UCLA student body and the Hammer Museum in promoting the calendar of events and programs. This collaborative effort has also nurtured a mutually beneficial relationship of exchange and participation between the museum and students through special Hammer Museum funded UCLA student-only events.

The Director, Academic Programs also oversees the Artist Council, the Museum’s advisory board of internationally recognized artists. The Artist Council is a model in the field and is a key component of the Museum’s initiative to integrate artists throughout the institution. The Director, Academic Programs oversees Council initiatives and activities, including but not limited to managing working groups and the relationship of the council to the Museum’s administrative and programming departments. Other responsibilities include budgetary oversight of the program, managing communication, developing agendas, and planning council meetings for the Council members and working subcommittees.

The Director, Academic Programs works in close conjunction with the Director, Public Programs, and supervises a Program Assistant, volunteers, and interns. Incumbent reports to the Chief Curator / Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 4–6 years experience in museum, non-profit, and/or university education and outreach programs in a management position. Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and sustaining new initiatives and education and outreach activities targeting adult audiences; proven ability to interact effectively with the academic community, students, and university and/or public officials; proven relationships with leaders and key figures in local, national, and international arts communities; knowledge of art history and familiarity with arts education models and strategies; experience supervising staff, volunteers, and interns; exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment; and availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Please send resume and cover letter, including "Director, Academic Programs" in subject line to: hr@hammer.ucla.edu

Executive Assistant to the Director

The Hammer Museum seeks a highly professional and seasoned Executive Assistant to support the Director of the Museum. The incumbent will manage all of the affairs of a fast-paced Office of the Director, including but not limited to: prioritizing and juggling multiple and often conflicting deadlines, commitments and projects; coordinating a busy calendar and high volume of frequently shifting internal and external appointments and meetings; screening, sorting and responding appropriately to a high volume of important, urgent, and sensitive telephone, written and email communication; arranging frequent travel, both domestic and international; serving as liaison to Board members, the Museum’s top donors and VIPs, and all Museum staff including senior management; representing the Director's office to both staff and external constituents with the highest degree of professionalism; implementing and streamlining office procedures; and providing other general assistance as required in order to maintain a highly professional, organized and efficient Office of the Director.

A successful candidate in this position must have 3-5 years experience working as an assistant to a high-level executive or institution head, and demonstrated office, administrative, and computer skills. Knowledge of arts and museum VIPs and contacts is required. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to operate with the utmost poise, discretion, and tact are critical to this position. The ideal candidate must also have the proven ability to balance working independently and proactively while exercising independent judgment with the ability to follow direction, meet precise expectations, and execute tasks with frequently changing priorities. Being highly efficient, organized, and detailed oriented with expert follow-up skills is essential. Prior art museum experience and knowledge of museum operations, standards, practices and procedures is strongly preferred.

Please send cover letters and resumes to hr@hammer.ucla.edu or via mail to:

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Attn: Human Resources