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Posted: August 7, 2015

LSU Museum of Art

Full-time, Experienced

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Education Required: BA BS

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Education Preferred: Masters

Description:
The Louisiana State University Museum of Art is searching for a charismatic, energetic leader who is passionate about the arts and has applicable experience in an art museum setting. This individual must possess the vision for continued advancement of the organization's resources, mission and potential. In addition to providing strong personal and organizational leadership, the Executive Director must be a highly accomplished fundraiser. The Executive Director will further develop awareness and create relationships that will result in increased private and institutional financial support, private/public partnerships and positive public recognition. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Human Resources and Facilities Management, the Executive Director will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the value of the visual arts in a research university environment and in the diverse community beyond.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute the vision for the LSU Museum of Art going forward that aligns with the University's goals and mission;
• Establish productive working relationships with the Vice Provost and other administrators, the Museum staff, key members of the LSU faculty including key relationships in the Department of Art + Art History, and other stakeholders;
• Build strong relationships with the members of the Advisory Board and find ways to bring forth their best ideas, efforts, resources and contacts; continue to build and strengthen the Board;
• Assess the collection in concert with the Collections Manager and Curator;
• Determine fundraising needs in the context of the Museum's strategic and programmatic goals; cultivate individual, corporate and foundation supporters in collaboration with the Advisory Board and the LSU Foundation's development staff;
• Enhance the Museum's role as a teaching and research resource; ensure integration of exhibition and education objectives; build relationships with LSU's academic departments;
• Ensure, by effective leadership and management, that the day-to-day operations and programs of the Museum are professionally and efficiently administered; cultivate, nurture and hold staff accountable; support staff's professional development;
• Evaluate and expand the Museum's marketing and communications including oversight of the Museum's website;
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key civic, foundation and corporate partners in the Baton Rouge community;
• Fulfill all requirements to maintain the museum's accreditation with the American Association of Museums.
• Be a visible and energetic spokesperson and ambassador for the Museum and LSU.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors or equivalent degree.
• At least five years experience in an art museum building permanent collections and developing exhibition and education programs.
• Demonstrated track record of executing a successful fundraising operation that builds community trust along with financial security.
• Experience in building institutional identity, including clear and proactive brand vision.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining public/private partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead and support a professional staff, including experience managing operations and budgets.
• Broad knowledge of the arts and commitment to museum best practices.
• Knowledge of the museum world and key players nationally and the ability to capitalize on those relationships for loans and exhibitions
• An advanced degree in art history,

Application Instructions:
Individuals who wish to apply for this opportunity are asked to submit their applications online which must include a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, a vision statement for the LSU Museum of Art and contact information for five (5) professional references. Inquiries and nominations may be addressed to the search committee chair, Alkis P. Tsolakis, at atsolakis@lsu.edu. The review of applications will begin September 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website: lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position #005955.

Application Website: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59644

Museum Website: http://www.lsumoa.org/

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