• Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator

  About Us

  Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

  Job Summary

  Responsible for overseeing educational programming for exhibitions and adjunct programming. Serves as liaison with the campus community, building relationships and developing course curricula in conjunction with museum programming, faculty research interests, and course offerings.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.        Organizes and leads tours and workshops for university, K-12, and adult audiences
• 2.        Plans and coordinates on-site programs and events with guest artists, faculty, staff, and organizations
• 3.        Identifies and builds new ways for students and visitors to interact and engage with museum
• 4.        May assist in coordinating educational and outreach events for the museum or assigned location
• 5.        Designs and implements docent program for students that utilizes visual thinking strategies and peer-to-peer facilitation of in-gallery experiences
• 6.        Develop content and interdisciplinary educational materials
• 7.        May be responsible for creating volunteer manuals and building a framework for volunteer management

• Required Qualifications

• ·      Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a History or Education related discipline.
• ·      Two (2) years related work experience in museums, non-profit, cultural, education and/or arts industry venues.
• ·      Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.
  
  

• Preferred Educational Qualifications

• ·      An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an Art's related discipline

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  ABILITIES

• ·      Able to exercise the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• ·      Able to be highly driven, flexible, self-motivated, and independent worker
• ·      Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
  
  

• KNOWLEDGE

• ·      Knowledge of administrative support and standard office best practices
• ·      Knowledge of museum processes, protocols, and terminology
  
  

• SKILLS

• ·      Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• ·      Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• ·      Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• ·      Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $51,600-$61,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! 

Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf