Associate Museum Director, Public Programs - Michael C. Carlos Museum - Atlanta Georgia

Company: Emory University
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posted On: 01/19/2025

Discover Your Career at Emory UniversityEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.DescriptionThe Associate Museum Director of Public Programs (AMD-PP) is responsible for directing the public programs for the Carlos Museum. Reporting to the Museum Director, the AMD-PP works across the museum to develop an integrated program of exhibitions, lectures, seminars, performances, and learning activities for schools and adults. At the heart of the program is a three-year rolling program for exhibitions, managed by the AMD-PP in close consultation with museum and guest curators.Preferred candidates will have experience building affiliate groups (including but not limited to donors and community advisory groups) and working with university faculty, staff, and student affinity groups.Should be an accomplished communicator, able to speak on behalf of the museum to the public, students, the media, faculty peers and donors. Desire someone who is a passionate advocate for social change committed to building strategies for community outreach.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The AMD-PP is tasked with ensuring programs are promoted in a timely manner and that information on the website is up to date.
• Oversees the work of the Education, Exhibitions and Marketing departments, assisted by a program manager who is responsible for project management and delivery, and has four direct reports.
• Within the framework of the Emory University Libraries and Museum division, collaborates closely with colleagues in the libraries and Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) to develop and deliver collaborative projects.
• Develops a masterplan for public programs that sets out the key ideas, target audiences and cultures-of-interest that will be covered by the programs.
• Develops and delivers the museum's exhibitions.
• Leads in interpretive planning and oversight on the exhibition design process, managed by the Director of Exhibitions.
• Manages the budget for the unit. Oversees the development and delivery of the museum's public-facing programs, including lectures, seminars, talks, demonstrations, courses, school programs and online learning, managed by the Director of Education.
• Oversees the museum's marketing and communications, managed by the Director of Marketing and Communications and the university's communications team.
• Responsible for the project management of all public programs and initiatives, supported by the Program Manager.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate degree in museum studies, art history, anthropology, archaeology or related discipline and five years of experience in delivering exhibitions or museum programs, including management and development of staff.NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive CultureEmory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) - 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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