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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
