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Account/Position No.:                        21050/235220                                     Level 9

Position Title:                                      Slocomb Galleries Director

Department:                                        Art and Design

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Chair, Art and Design, for managing and maintaining all the activities pertaining to Slocumb Galleries; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-    Manages operations and maintenance of Slocumb Galleries.

Secondary Functions

-        Organizes annual calendar/schedule of exhibition and activities.

-        Curates and hangs exhibitions.

-        Directs public relations and community outreach.

-        Writes grants and develops external funding opportunities.

-        Supervises student workers.

-        Works with faculty Gallery Committee.

-        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of the application of technology in a cultural institutional setting.

-        Knowledge of grant writing.

-        Knowledge of fund raising.

-        Ability to communicate effectively.

-        Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

MA of MFA in studio art, art history, museum/gallery studies, or related field; three years experience in gallery or museum operations required.

November 2005