DIRECTOR
Gregg Museum of Art & Design
North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University invites applications for the position of Director, Gregg Museum of Art & Design. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design houses substantial permanent collections of applied and decorative arts, including architectural drawings and works on paper, ceramics, paintings, photography, textiles, metal, furniture, and works by self-taught artists. The collection includes over 20,000 objects and provides the context and inspiration for an annual series of changing exhibitions of the finest regional, national and international art, craft and design. The collection, exhibitions and associated interpretative programs give the NC State community and the state unique access to work in these media.

North Carolina State University, with more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics leadership. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation, NC State is committed to playing an active and vital role in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

The Director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for ARTS NC STATE, the administrative unit for the University’s visual and performing arts programs. The Director will provide overall leadership and management for the Museum, including care and growth of the collection; financial management; fundraising; academic collaborations with University departments and colleges; and community outreach and volunteer engagement and support, particularly in partnership with the Friends of the Gregg, the advocacy and support group for the Gregg Museum. The Director will provide creative leadership in the development of exhibitions and will develop innovative approaches to object-based education in support of University courses, research and outreach. Through these initiatives, the Director will continue to increase student appreciation and knowledge of the arts.

The successful candidate will be an innovative and energetic leader with a demonstrated record of leadership experience in a museum or art institute. S/he will have demonstrated sound fiscal management and the implementation of successful fundraising initiatives; a record of creativity in planning exhibitions and special museum events; a record of managing and inspiring a highly qualified staff and setting focused objectives and measurable goals; and an ability to develop effective communication and partnerships with students, University faculty and campus leaders, external constituencies, and the Friends of the Gregg.

For additional information on the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, please visit the following URL: http://www.ncsu.edu/gregg/index.html

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design.
• Establish long range and near-term goals for the Museum’s success in the areas of collections, educational programs, fundraising, and student and community engagement, and develop strategies to achieve those goals.
• Serve as principal spokesperson for the Museum; coordinate and lead Museum outreach to students, campus and the community.
• Ensure that professional museum standards for collections management and conservation, exhibitions, and educational programming are met.
• Direct Museum’s financial planning, budget preparation and management.
• In collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor and ARTS NC STATE’s Office of Arts Development, develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategies, including the development and cultivation of relationships with current and potential funders and donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Assign responsibilities, lead, supervise and evaluate performance of core Museum staff.
• Provide appropriate staff development and training.
• Oversee strategic planning, management, conservation and growth of the collection.
• Oversee creative and innovative development of exhibitions and educational programs.
  

Additional Responsibilities

Administration and Leadership

• Write and publish technical articles, and write and present talks that advance the missions of the Museum and University.
• Write grants and publications.
• Maintain official Museum records and documents, and ensure compliance with University, local, state, and federal regulations.

Collection Management

• Seek out suitable contributions to the collection.
• Raise funds for conservation.

Support Learning Mission of the University
To support the mission of the University, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design collects, interprets and exhibits exemplary hand and machine-made objects to foster learning and understanding of the cultures of North Carolina and the world. The Director of the Gregg will:

• Enhance the educational experience for students through the expanded use of object-based education in support of University courses (including distance education programs) and outreach.

Staff Management

• Provide leadership for the recruitment, employment and training of all Museum staff.
• Provide supervision for all Museum staff, including the development of job descriptions and regular performance evaluations.
• Assign goals to staff members, monitor progress and completion of assessments.
• Supervise interns and volunteers (directly or indirectly).

Exhibitions

• Identify and obtain suitable exhibitions created by other museums.
• Raise funds for originated and borrowed exhibitions.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years to ten years as the Director or Senior Curator at a museum (preferably university-based) or art institute.
• PhD in art history, American material culture, and/or an advanced degree in museum management.
• Recognized expertise in one or more fields of textiles, ceramics, metals, photography or self-taught art relevant to the mission of the Museum.
  

Required Skills and Accomplishments

• Proven record of fund raising and successful grant proposal writing.
• Proven record of membership development.
• Current with the best curatorial, registrarial, and art handling practices.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic leadership skills.
• Proven record of successfully staged exhibitions from own collections and obtained exhibitions from other museums.
• Confidence in judgement for additions to collections, deaccessions, and exhibition staging.
• Risk taker in staging visionary and innovative exhibitions, seeking funding and making collection acquisitions.
• Capabilities in budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to effectively engage, collaborate with, and communicate with a broad range of constituencies, including students, faculty and student campus leaders; local and regional arts community stakeholders; donors and supporters of the Gregg, primarily through the Friends of the Gregg.
• Computer literate in office applications and collection databases.
  

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $60,000-$75,000 annually depending upon qualifications and experience, with benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and participation in the state retirement plan.

To Apply

Applicants should complete a North Carolina State University online application at http://jobs.ncsu.edu along with attaching a resume, a one-page narrative describing interest and experience, and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three references. Communications may be addressed to Nicole Peterson, Chairperson for the Director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design Nominating Committee. Candidacy will be held in confidence until finalists are selected. Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2009 or until position is filled. Start date is expected to be July 1, 2010.

NC State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Final candidates are subject to credit, criminal & sex offender background checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Christy Rain at christy_rain@ncsu.edu, 919-513-1820, fax 919-515-5280.