Job Description PUBL EDUC SPEC 2 Working Title Museum Education Program Coordinator Job Code 004167 Grade 18 Department Name UCR ARTS Dept - D01295 Department Head Douglas McCulloh Supervisor Lindsey Hammel Effective Date
Job Code Title FTE
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Uses professional public educational program concepts in the completion of public education assignments. Works on programs and needs assessments that are of moderate scope and complexity. Modifies existing public educational programs or develops segments of larger programs.
UCR ARTS seeks an emerging museum or arts education professional for a part-time Education Programs Coordinator position at UCR ARTS California Museum of Photography and Culver Center of the Arts. This is an intermediate-level position in museum education that will provide experience with a variety of types of museum programming for broad audiences. The primary objective of education programs at UCR ARTS is to provide meaningful experiences that help visitors connect with art during regular visitation, public programs, guided tours, and workshops. The Education Programs Coordinator will work with the Associate Director of Education and Public Programs and other museum staff to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs inspired by UCR ARTS? photography and contemporary art exhibitions for middle school, high school, college, and adult audiences. UCR ARTS is made up by the California Museum of Photography and Culver Center of the Arts. UCR ARTS is a department of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at UC Riverside. UCR ARTS is located in two adjacent and connected historic buildings in downtown Riverside and serves not only the UC Riverside campus but also public audiences through free admission to our exhibitions and free or low-cost public programs. Visit our website at: ucrarts.ucr.edu. Our mission: UCR ARTS strives to advance the understanding and appreciation of the arts through extraordinary experiences in contemporary visual and performing art, photography, and photographic technologies, past and present. The anticipated starting salary for this 50% position (20 hours a week) with an anticipated starting salary of $25.65 per hour for a 24-month period, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial two-year period if funding becomes available. The position requires a Bachelor?s Degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Photography, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with and interest in digital photography, filmmaking, and/or media arts is strongly preferred. Must be comfortable facilitating conversations around art in an informal education setting. Most work will be conducted on weekdays from 9am-5pm and adjustments for occasional evening and weekend programs. Preferred schedule for this position is Tuesday-Friday from 9am-3pm.
Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience Requirement 2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Certification Requirement
Condition Requirement Continuing education in related field. Required
Description % Time Under general supervision, organizes and conducts existing public educational courses and assists in the development of new programs and course materials.
55 Assists in developing strategic market plans and targets audience.
15 Assists in planning and scheduling course offerings and identifying course topics.
15 Assesses presentation/course results through student and participant evaluations and levels of interest shown and recommends appropriate changes.
10 Assists in developing, preparing and reconciling budgets for program.
5
Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives. Required Working knowledge of delivering public educational programs. Required Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment. Required Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs. Required Working skills to produce and deliver programs. Required Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills. Required Working knowledge of current public education programs and trends. Required Solid knowledge of marketing principles, concepts, strategies and best practices. Required Organizational skills and skills in ?le creation, maintenance and management Required Written and interpersonal communication skills. Required Knowledge of customer service standards/procedures. Required Solid knowledge of institutional products and services. Required Knowledge of the campus and including its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives and infrastructure. Preferred
Special Condition Requirement
Supervision
Museum located in downtown Riverside on pedestrian walking mall.
Is Critical Position: Yes
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