Job Details

Director

Position Number: 6686201
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Director
Lubbock
42789BR
TTUS Facilities Planning Constr

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

Major/Essential Functions

Support, encourage, and lead by the five shared values of the TTU System Administration-People First, Integrity, Community, Exemplary Service, and Resilience-while embracing, communicating, and leading the Vice Chancellor's servant leadership initiative.
Write and publish art project prospectuses in the form of Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with state procurement laws.
Spearhead evaluation and selection of artists based on submissions to RFQ's; coordinate interviews and design competitions among finalists responding to RFP's.
Facilitate communication and negotiations among artists, designers, clients, stakeholders, and UPAC to fully and successfully integrate Public Art into capital project planning and construction.
Accession and catalog works of art in the Collection according to professional curatorial standards.
Direct UPAC meetings and actions for all system campuses, including annual elections, orientation, and training of new members.
Deliver public lectures and tours for university and civic organizations as needed.
Draft, negotiate, and administer commission contracts with selected artists, ensuring compliance from the design phase through installation.
Maintain open and effective communication with the entire project team, including artists, FP&C personnel, design and construction partners, institution and System Admin, UPAC, and others as needed throughout the life of the project.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop new management technology & strategies to ensure efficient processes are in place.
Maintain complete and accurate budgets and records for public art projects, effectively managing public art budgets.
Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, design teams, and UPAC to identify opportunities for Inclusion of public art in capital projects.
Perform condition surveys, manage and supervise professional conservation and maintenance treatments, and maintain written and photogenic condition reports.
Work with communications to develop and distribute publicity materials, including but not limited to, interviews, press releases, educational print materials, and photographs. Also, curate and hang TTU The System Office building gallery on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Art Admin, Urban Planning, Museum Studies, or closely related field.
Four (4) years of admin experience managing projects, budgets, contracts, and grant development.
Master's degree, with three (3) years of management experience.
Prior experience as an arts administrator (especially public art manager or museum curator).
Knowledge of design and construction processes related to commissioning art.
Knowledge of collection management best practices.
Experience in marketing and public relations.
Expert at writing and securing grants.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.