Student Engagement Manager

Job No: 539659

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Libraries/Museums, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

Department: 57804200 - HN-ACADEMIC PRG & STUDENT ENG

Job Description

Classification Title:

Museum Operations Coord II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

• Program Development & Research
• Conceptualize, train and oversee the MUSE (Museum University Student Educator) program which includes creating and leading student-led art-based activities for Museum Nights.
• Create and administer adult programs for students and community members to include Museum Nights, lectures, symposia, gallery talks, civil dialogues, workshops, and campus outreach events.
• Collaborate with curators, educators, faculty, artists, and community partners to enrich programming.
• Conduct & Manage Programs
• Plans for visiting artists, scholars and performers in connection with public education programs.
• Organizes and leads academic class tours and presentations for a wide range of college disciplines.
• Represents the museum through interaction with university faculty and staff; maintains professional affiliation with colleagues at university art museums and galleries nationwide; attends and presents at professional conferences.
• Recruits, trains and supervises a corps of student volunteers for the education department, and provides oversight for the paid internship program.
  
  

Expected Salary:

$45,000-$55,000

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
• Experience and/or advanced degree in art education, arts administration, art history, education, student engagement or related field
• Knowledge of art history and interest in a wide range of art.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, organized and career minded; ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with educational technology and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience working with students in a university gallery or museum
• Two - four years of arts administration or museum education experience
• Knowledge of methods of data collection; Ability to compile and analyze data for administrative decisions
• Experience with business processes, budgets, and grants
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants:

In order to be considered, upload your cover letter' resume, and three professional references.

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Applications Close: 17 May 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539659

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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