Department
ART-STUDIO FINE ARTS (IN-ASFA-IUINA)
Department Information
The IU Herron School of Art and Design seeks a dynamic and visionary Gallery Director to lead our commitment to honoring and celebrating contemporary art, with a strong emphasis on community involvement including social and environmental justice. The Gallery Director will also help support and expand our school's engagement with the campus and the broader community. At Herron, we believe in the profound impact art can have on society. As the Gallery Director, you will be at the forefront of curating socially engaged exhibitions and activities that challenge norms, inspire dialogue, and foster inclusivity. Our institution is not just an art school - it is also a hub for innovation, diversity, and the celebration of contemporary art.
The mission of the Herron Galleries is to complement the educational and community outreach goals of the school. The galleries serve as a forum for the evolving dialogue of contemporary art, design, and culture and feature work created by regional, national, and international artists and designers. Gallery exhibitions are often coupled with public lectures and workshops to foster connections to the regional communities and to encourage new and diverse audiences to become engaged with Herron.
Job Summary
The Gallery Director will be charged with bringing established and emerging contemporary artists, designers, and scholars to the galleries and promoting the programs to the university and community. The Gallery Director works with the Exhibitions and Speakers Committee, the Dean, the Director of Development, External Affairs staff, and external volunteers to support gallery exhibitions, lectures, educational components, and community engagement activities. They will also foster opportunities to work with other units on campus and to invite participation from the community and members of the John Herron Society and the Friends of Herron.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers all aspects of the Herron School of Art and Design's galleries.
• Develops and implements policies related to programming including planning exhibition schedules, solicitation of guest curators and traveling exhibitions.
• Maintains and inventories Herron's permanent gallery collection.
• Supervises Gallery Assistant Manager and student workers.
• Works closely with faculty to develop programming and exhibitions that support academic curricula, advances scholarship, and expands research opportunities.
• Oversees gallery and exhibition budgets and all financial considerations, especially the development of funding sources including grant writing and philanthropic engagement (local, national, and international sources) in coordination with the dean, development director, and fiscal officer.
• Promotes programs, exhibitions, and events in coordination with the school's marketing team.

General Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of responsibilities in support of day-to-day museum operations, including curation, collections maintenance, museum tours, facility operations and exhibition planning, coordination of staff and volunteer activities, marketing and communications, and event planning.
• Ensures proper maintenance of artwork and museum artifacts and performs inventory for collections.
• Monitors the condition of facilities, ensuring safety and security for guests, and initiates work orders for supplies, maintenance, repairs, and other issues as needed.
• Plans and develops procedures for tours, events, collaborative projects, and other museum programs; works with vendors and community partners.
• Liaises with community partners to organize projects, exhibitions, promotional material, and events.
• Frequently interfaces with other staff, faculty, students, and the general public. Resolves issues and relays procedures/policies as needed.
• May provide guidance to other Museum Services staff and volunteers.

Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in museum services or other related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years in museum services or other related field.

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Advertised Salary
$60,000 - $73,000 per year based on education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Museum Services
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