Job Title: | Museum Director |
Physical Location:
| Kent Campus - Kent,
OH |
Salary: | $83,718 |
Basic Function: | To provide leadership and
direction for the museum in a manner consistent with the University
mission. Reports to Dean, College of the Arts. |
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
| Kent State
University seeks an experienced, forward‐thinking, and creative
individual with curatorial and exhibition experience to provide
leadership and direction for the Kent State University Museum. The KSU
Museum Director is a 12‐month full‐time administrative position
reporting to the Dean of the College of the Arts. |
Examples of Duties: | Duties/essential functions may
include, but not be limited to, the following:
Develop and implement strategic planning for museum collections
development and exhibits scheduling; design and execute marketing plan
to expand constituency.
Plan and collaborate with staff,
university personnel, national and international colleagues, and
donors on acquisitions development, the preservation and care of
collections, and the education of the public and university community
on the history of fashion and art.
Write grant proposals,
coordinate fund-raising events.
Provide leadership of a small
department, unit, or major function and/or direct supervision over
administrative/professional employees.
Perform related duties
as assigned. |
Additional Examples
of Duties – if applicable: | Collaborate with staff, university
personnel, national and international colleagues and donors on
acquisitions development, the care of the collection, and the
education of the public and university communities about the museum as
a relevant resource to a 21st century audience; provide leadership in
fundraising, marketing, and membership; supervise a staff of five,
including the museum curator, collections manager and registrar,
exhibition designer and preparator, the head of security and visitor
services, and an administrative assistant. |
Minimum Qualifications: | Master's degree in
dress/costume related area or other relevant field; seven years of
experience in museum administration.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of: Personal computer
applications; budgeting; strategic planning Skill In:
Written and interpersonal communication
Ability To: Provide leadership and
direction |
Preferred
Qualifications – if applicable: | A terminal degree in a
costume/fashion related area. Qualifications, experience, and
credentials may be considered for appropriate faculty rank. |
Assessments: | Asterisk (*) indicates
knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments.
Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to
provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job
related competencies. |
Working Conditions /
Physical Requirements: | None |
Special
Instructions Summary: | Submit application electronically at Include cover
letter, vita, and the names of 5 references along with contact
information. Relevant links to a portfolio or current work may be
requested from candidates as the search progresses. Review of
applications begins March 1, 2024, and will continue until the
position is filled. |
Additional
Information: | Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
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descriptions, visit .
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University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1,
2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s
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